The Economist reads
The Economist reads
Books that probe the secrets of the Mossad
Seven books on Israeli intelligence agencies, which are spearheading the offensive against Hizbullah in Lebanon

The Economist reads
An introduction to Lebanon, perhaps the next front in a wider war
Four books and a film on a pivotal Middle Eastern country

The Economist reads
What to read about modern feminism
An introduction to a large, evolving and controversial subject

The Economist reads
How Christianity shapes politics in America
Four books and a podcast explain a complicated relationship

The Economist reads
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

The Economist reads
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

The Economist reads
Novels set on holiday
Some of these fictional holidays aren’t fun, but they might enhance yours

The Economist reads
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