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The best books to read in October: new paperbacks from Zadie Smith, Thomas Pynchon and Francis Spufford

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Looking for a new reading recommendation? Here are some brilliant new paperbacks, from a time-travelling fantasy novel to an eclectic essay collection. Discuss what you’re reading in paperback in the comments

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