US president picks up Jonathan Franzen for himself, and Harper Lee and John Steinbeck for his daughters
Peter Mandelson's memoir tops holiday book list for MPs
New Labour titles and social critiques dominate politicians' beachside reading choices this summer
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Catch up with your summer reading here
This year's summer fiction special has exclusive treats from some of the biggest names in fiction, as well as some of the sharpest new voices. Let us know what you think and help us plan next year's selection
July 2010
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Which books are on your summer holiday reading list?
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Take out holiday reading insurance: stick to novellas
Let's get together: summer reading recommendations
