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Dec 2024
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Episode 12: Best books of the year

PENGUIN BOOKS UK
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We round-up a year of reading with recommendations from Penguin colleagues of their favourite books of the year and a look at what they are most excited for you to read in 2025. Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and the transcript by visiting: Episode 12: Best books of the year.


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