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The best books of 2024, as chosen by The Economist
Readers will never think the same way again about games, horses and spies
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From the November 30th 2024 edition
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Why memoirs involving animals are so successful
“Raising Hare” is just the latest example of a popular literary trend
A forgotten CIA programme that changed minds
Thanks to the agency 10m books made it into the eastern bloc
Hungry for more “Hunger Games”? There is plenty in store
Behind the franchise’s success—and the draw of dystopias
An insider’s guide to economic warfare
A recent history of American sanctions and more offers a timely, riveting world tour
Sneakernomics and the surprising future of sneakers
After a surge in interest, trainers are less popular
Is there anything left to learn about The Beatles?
The famous band has been amply covered. But analysing one friendship offers new insights