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Issue 118, Innocence
Our Winter Issue explores innocence and experience, justice, and coming-of-age novels. Guest edited by the Julius Taranto, the author of the incredible, How I Won a Nobel Prize, this issue will make you stop and think what the true meaning of innocence really is.
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Each issue includes a section dedicated to the magazine’s theme, a selection of author interviews, a library of book reviews, as well as a varied range of regular features. As reflected in our book groups choices, nb. focuses predominantly on new and notable fiction, although we aim to shine a light and recommend a diverse range of literature for you to enjoy throughout the year. For an insight into what you can expect, the list below provides an overview of our regular features.
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An introduction to our theme from a prominent literary figure, followed by an interview.
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A section dedicated to our theme, including interviews, reviews and the occasional extract.
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In collaboration with Bookshop.org, our feature celebrates the joy of independent bookshops.
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A roundup of the most engaging book prize updates.
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A look back at a beloved author and their collected works.
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Insight into our three book group picks, including reviews, author interviews, and additional insights.
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A library of book reviews and recommendations, written by our team of wonderful expert reviewers.
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Introducing our 2024 Winter issue, Innocence!
In this issue, we'll be exploring innocence and experience, justice, and coming-of-age novels. Guest edited by the Julius Taranto, the author of the incredible, How I Won a Nobel Prize, this issue will make you stop and think what the true meaning of innocence really is…
Featuring:
- Julius Taranto, author of How I Won a Nobel Prize, on Innocence.
- A conversation with debut author Lottie Hazell on her scrumptious novel, Piglet.
- A retrospective on the literary legend, Elena Ferrante.