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Whether you’ll be reading on the beach, by the pool, on a plane or under a shady tree somewhere, the FT’s editors and critics can provide help to pick that perfect summer reading pile.
Our books editors Frederick Studemann and Maria Crawford responded to reader questions and gave their expert recommendations close to the FT’s Summer Books guide 2025.
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