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Naomi Alderman’s new Bond-spoof novel is pacy and easy to lose yourself in, but lacks the humanity and thoughtfulness of its forerunner The Power
By Jennifer Lipman
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A new biography tells the story of a young woman who masterminded the escape of academics from Nazi Europe to the UK
An illuminating family memoir tells the story behind Britain’s first film theatres
By Elisa Bray
Jeremy Eichler has written a fascinating examination of the power of music in memorial
By Mark Glanville
Elinor Lipman’s latest novel is an entertaining caper with some serious points on misogyny, loneliness and issues facing single women
By Joy Sable
Everyone gets what’s coming to him or her in Lavie Tidhar's new work - a novel all Israeli politicians should read
By Jenni Frazer
New translation of the diary of a literary giant provides an insight into his unique artistry
The new year is upon us but have you read the best of 5783?
By Karen E H Skinazi
Poet Itzik Manger creates in prose a biblical fantasia, full of references to King David, Solomon and the Psalms
By David Herman
