Books of the year 2022
New Statesman writers and guests choose their favourite reading of the year.
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New Statesman writers and guests choose their favourite reading of the year.
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In his account of being “saved” by love and religion, the U2 frontman’s sincerity overpowers the scorn of his critics.
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The New Statesman’s selection of essential recent releases.
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In Let’s Do It, the musician and journalist reveals how ragtime, jazz, blues and swing still shape today’s popular culture.
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Taking us through the contents of his attic, the Pulp frontman shows there was always more to him than ironic…
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Uneasy with his fame and fiercely private, the post-rock pioneer left behind a musical legacy of extraordinary beauty.
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Two new books about our relationship to song prove there will always be new ways to write about music.
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From politics and science to history and pop, the essential books for the year ahead.
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The year’s essential reading in 20 titles.
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