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The best books out this month

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With the weather getting cooler, the nights drawing in, and spooky season upon us, October is arguably the best time to curl up with a great new book.

This month’s releases include thrilling reads from some of the biggest names in crime and thriller writing, a gift-worthy edition of a Haruki Murakami classic, and the conclusion to Philip Pullman's Book of Dust Series.

Meanwhile, in non-fiction, there are reflections on modern life and culture from Zadie Smith, a glimpse into the mindset of a sporting champion, and a return to the world of Charlie Mackesy's beloved illustrated book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

The best fiction books out this month

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