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Every year at Hay, certain events generate a special buzz. They may feature controversial authors, long-awaited new books, or writers who have just arrived on the scene. Here are 10 tips for talking points this year.
The Accidental »
Ali Smith's first novel since Hotel World, which brought her wide acclaim.
The Closed Circle »
Jonathan Coe's eagerly awaited sequel to The Rotters' Club.
Cloud Atlas »
David Mitchell's complex novel – one of the biggest literary hits of the year.
How We Are Hungry »
Dave Eggers' collection of virtuoso short stories.
The Lemon Table »
Julian Barnes' mordant short stories about growing older.
Never Let Me Go »
Kazuo Ishiguro's beautifully observed but disturbing new novel.
Blink »
Malcolm Gladwell advises us to trust our intuition.
Chernobyl Strawberries »
Vesna Goldsworthy's memoir of her native Yugoslavia, written in exile in Britain.
Fear: A Cultural History »
Joanna Bourke argues that our fears are not logical, but cultural – and vulnerable to manipulation.
The World Is Flat »
Thomas Friedman makes a compelling case for globalisation.
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