Six of the best: this summer's recommended reads
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Whether you're heading to the beach, or planning a staycation, our critics have your reading needs covered. Along with reviews of new novels by Kazuo Ishiguro, James Ellroy and Rachel Cusk, we've rounded up the best books on politics, moving memoirs and fascinating guides to modern science. From a tale of an 'artificial friend' to an amorous bear, Captain Tom's tips to Napoleon's gardens, this is your guide to the best summer reading.
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