To get an idea of the treats in store, take a look at the contents of this issue below.

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Extracts

• Sepulchre by Kate Mosse
• The Master Bedroom by Tessa Hadley
• Hotel Juliet by Belinda Seaward
• The Scandal of the Season by Sophie Gee
• The Pools by Bethan Roberts

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Regulars

• Big Interview Ruth Rendell - Nicholas Clee discusses the range of her writing with the author.
• Big Interview Kate Mosse - Linda Leatherbarrow steps into a time-slip world at the author's home.
• Big Interview Pat Barker - Zoë Fairbairns and the author discuss her fascination with war.
• Film Focus The latest book-to-film adaptations.
• Non-fiction Feature A tour of The Seventy Wonders of China.
• They Say, We Say Hodder present their ‘magical' new title.
• Hot off the Press Linda Leatherbarrow with her choice of the new releases.
• Write Back! The chance for you to have your say.
• They Say, We Say Michael Joseph offer a historical thriller.
• Jottings in the Margin A look at what's going on in the book world.
• Subscriptions and Special Offers
• The Paperback Directory Your reviews of the current crop of books.

Features

• Contemporary Chinese Writing Author Liu Hong's round-up of some of her favourite Chinese books.
• The Guardian Book Club Columnist John Mullen discusses its rationale.
• Finding the Keys Featured author Tessa Hadley on the house at the heart of her novel.
• Historical Immersion Featured author Sophie Gee finds herself ensconced in history.
• Check Out Our Website The new improved newbooks website is up and running - find out about just some of the treats available.
• The Story of Forgetting We believe we've found an exciting new talent in Stefen Merrill Block.
• The Next Sentence Featured author Bethan Roberts set out to write a radio play . . .
• African Dreams Featured author Belinda Seaward became entranced by Africa on her first visit.
• Prize Author Clare Clark, recounts the group meeting she attended when she was won as a Penguin /Orange Broadband Readers' Group prize.
• Competition Winners The lucky readers - and their answers.
• Louis de Bernières Directory reviewer Daphne Poupart meets the author.
• Cutting Edge We put the questions to Alan Mahar of Tindal Street Press.
• Surprises from the Universe American author Marisa de los Santos on her New York Times bestseller.