Issue:
September/October 2007 To get an idea of the treats in store, take a look at the contents of this issue below, or see for yourself by downloading a pdf of the whole issue.
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Extracts
- Kalooki Nights by Howard Jacobson
- For One More Day by Mitch Albom
- The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
- Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Vanora Bennett
- Measuring the World by Daniel Kehlmann
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Regulars
- Big Interview Khaled Hosseini - Elsbeth Lindner discovers the author's aim to alter people's perceptions of Afghanistan.
- Film Focus A look at the latest book-to-film adaptations
- Big Interview Rachel Seiffert - Julie Wheelwright meets up with the author and discusses her latest novel.
- Big Interview Mary Lawson - Zoë Fairbairns discovers how the author's Canadian upbringing has shaped her.
- The Biggest Community Read in the World What are Birmingham Library staff doing at the beach?
- Non-fiction feature This issue we look at self-sufficiency.
- Subscriptions and Special Offers
- The Paperback Directory Your reviews of the current crop of books, plus a look at some DVDs of film or television adaptations.
- Jottings in the Margin A regular look at what people in the book world are up to.
Features
- Nineteenth-century Man Featured author Howard Jacobson talks about the influences on his life and his writing..
- Location, Location, Location Featured author Kate Morton on the importance of a book's setting.
- French Windows Lynne Hatwell's guide to 'reading France'.
- Different Spokes of the Wheel Featured author Mitch Albom takes time out of his busy schedule to answer our questions.
- The Classicist on the Mountain Featured author Daniel Kehlmann on the tricks and truths of historical fiction.
- Penguin/Orange Broadband The announcement of the shortlist for this year's Reading Group Prize.
- In the Picture Featured author Vanora Bennett on the real-life figure who provided the catalyst for her first novel.
- newbooks Book of the Year Time already to start voting for the favourite book you've read this year.
- Pure Passion Jane Mathieson shows that there is more to romantic novels than the usual stereotype.
- A Matter of Choice Reader Claire Little looks at ways of livening up your group's book selection.
- 21 Great Reads Bloomsbury celebrate their 21st year with the reissue of 21 of their top sellers.
