The best books out this month
Come the end of August, school will return, the days will get shorter, and lazy afternoons will be a thing of the past – so now’s the time to carve out some languorous reading time while you still can.
Whether you’re keen on dark, brooding psychological thrillers, thought-provoking literary fiction, or timely, world-expanding works of non-fiction, there’s something perfect for you in this collection of the best books ahead this month.
Browse every new release here, or read on for our roundup of the ones you definitely won't want to miss.
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