What makes a best book of the year?  Is it a novel begging to become a contemporary classic or a retelling of the classics themselves? Is it a book that reflects today's zeitgeist? What ...

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One avid reader has shared her top five-star reads of the year so far, urging everyone to pick them up 'immediately'.

If you're on the hunt for some reading recommendations or Christmas gift ideas for book lovers, one expert has shared her top ...