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Summer books special: Fredrik Backman, Christopher Bollen and our recommended reading

Monocle 24: Culture with Robert Bound by Winkontent Ltd. 759286

Aug 18, 202529:06Society & Culture

In our summer books special, Fredrik Backman discusses his latest book, 'My Friends', and Christopher Bollen talks about his novel 'Havoc'. Plus: Georgina Godwin shares her recommended reading for the season.

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