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Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Jo Watson

The bestselling author talks Fredrik Backman, Hieronymus Bosch, chaotic hobbies and a lifelong love of Depeche Mode

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David McCloskey: from the CIA to bestselling spy novels

From presidential briefings to bestselling thrillers, David McCloskey reflects on espionage, morally complex characters and storytelling

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Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Sam Dalrymple

The author and historian dishes on Delhi food, his favourite kind of diary and Led Zeppelin

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Keep it light: what to stream, read and listen to now

Your weekend pleasure guide: from Murdoch family drama to Kennedy-era romance, plus what to read and listen to right now

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Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Nadia Davids

The 2024 Caine Prize winner talks books, art, food and the small rituals that keep her grounded

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Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Jacqueline Nyathi

Jacqueline Nyathi of the ‘Harare Review of Books’ on reading, making, solitude and the magic of an app called Obsidian

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Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Lexi Earl

Oxford-based academic, Joburg native and writer of ‘nature // nurture’, Dr Lexi Earl shares her thoughtful, joyful answers

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Booker shortlist 2025: six novels (mostly) about middle age that are anything but safe and comfortable

A round-up of the 2025 Booker Prize shortlist – a selection of privileging ‘maturity over novelty’

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Currency’s guide to great books to read right now

If you’re looking for a good book, here are our latest recommendations

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What to read after you’ve watched ‘Too Much’

Currency has curated the perfect reading list if you’ve finished bingeing ‘Too Much’ and are on the lookout for your next fix