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The FT’s guide to the best books to read this summer

From politics, economics and history to art, food and, of course, fiction — FT writers and critics choose their favourite reads of the year so far

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Roula Khalaf, Stephen Bush and other FT journalists pick their favourite book of 2024 so far
FT editors, columnists and specialists share the titles that have inspired them
Best summer books of 2024: Politics
Gideon Rachman selects his best mid-year reads
Best summer books of 2024: History
Tony Barber selects his best mid-year reads
Best summer books of 2024: Crime
Barry Forshaw selects his best mid-year reads
The best books of 2024 so far — picked by FT readers
We asked you to share with us your favourite reads of the year so far — and here is what you told us
Best summer books of 2024: Fiction
Laura Battle and Andrew Dickson select their best mid-year reads

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