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How Christianity shapes politics in America
Four books and a podcast explain a complicated relationship
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What to read about the British economy
Britain used to be the world’s richest country. These six books explain how it came to be, and why it is no longer
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Six novels about India, perhaps the world’s most interesting place
Works of fiction about a country whose global clout, already large, is growing
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Six novels you can read in a day
Reluctant to start on a big masterpiece? Try these small gems instead
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The romance and reality of Paris, the Olympics’ host
Five non-fiction books about a city that is both gilded and gritty
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Novels set on holiday
Some of these fictional holidays aren’t fun, but they might enhance yours
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Five books on the glories and flaws of the Olympics
The games fall short of their ideals, but they’re still worth watching
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The best and worst memoirs by British prime ministers
There are plenty of duds, but a few gems
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Books (and films) about the joy and pain of music festivals
From Bethel to the Bahamas
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Six enjoyable books about football
An eclectic selection covering the beautiful game and why it matters
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How to stare at the Sun, through art
Seven artworks use the Sun to talk of time, the Earth, the act of seeing and industrial civilisation
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Five books about Iraq, a cradle of civilisation and catastrophe
What to read to understand the country’s recent history—and its ancient beginnings