What will be the bestsellers in the coming year?
Books on robots, Russia and romance are likely candidates
By Rachel Lloyd
In 2023, bestseller lists continued to be populated by medical tomes in the wake of the pandemic and by scientists sounding the alarm about climate change. In 2024 there will be a distinct change of tack, as other topics take the lead.
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This article appeared in the Culture section of the print edition of The World Ahead 2024 under the headline “Robots, Russia and romance”
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