Daria and Dmitri Bukhman, who founded gaming app, to back award for translated fiction

Daria and Dmitri Bukhman, who founded gaming app, to back award for translated fiction

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Our view of the world, long defined by a particular western vision, is finally changing, writes David Hockney

The BBC journalist’s ‘The Finest Hotel in Kabul’ took the non-fiction award, while the American novelist’s debut ‘The Correspondent’ was the judges’ fiction pick

[FREE TO READ] From a capricious White House to chilling parallels with a previous global conflict, three books analyse this moment of churn and change in international affairs

[FREE TO READ] The former chief delivers a sharp insider’s guide to the boom and bust era of financial services that took the shine off the investment bank

The Pat Hobby stories about a washed-up writer in Hollywood were written to make money fast — they are also the final flowering of his eccentric genius

[FREE TO READ] A richly illuminating tour of Britain’s 16 nuclear power stations, among the most costly and complex things ever built by humankind

[FREE TO READ] Sven Beckert’s epic history of trade identifies the ceaseless generation of wealth as the driving force behind capitalism’s success

Jane Eisner’s compelling, compassionate biography explores the forces that shaped the artist behind ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow?’

From economics, politics and history to science, art, food and, of course, fiction — our annual round-up brings you top titles picked by FT writers and critics

[FREE TO READ] Dystopian novelist recognised for his ‘compelling and visionary oeuvre’ in the central European tradition of Franz Kafka

[FREE TO READ] Judges celebrate the breadth of a list characterised by ‘candour and courage’

[FREE TO READ] The 2025 award is notable for shortlisting proven names and for the absence of debut fiction or small independent publishers

Ancient Greek and Roman stories in all their modern retellings and Hollywood adaptations remain powerful guides to our political systems and personal lives

[FREE TO READ] As net zero goals revive the push for atomic power, could it light the way or lead to disaster? Three timely books explore the possibilities

From politics, economics and history to art, food and, of course, fiction — FT writers and critics choose their favourite reads of the year so far

[FREE TO READ] The Austrian-German writer’s new novel The Director explores totalitarianism through a fictionalised account of the Nazi-era filmmaker GW Pabst. It couldn’t be more timely

[FREE TO READ] Two books chart the rise of the chipmaker via its ‘benevolent dictator’ Jensen Huang and an early gamble on deep learning

[FREE TO READ] As tariffs escalate, FT specialists recommend titles that explain the forces and ideas shaping trade policy in recent decades, including President Trump’s trade war

[FREE TO READ] Thought there was nothing more to know about Lennon and McCartney? Ian Leslie’s fine book reanimates the power and joy of their creative partnership

[FREE TO READ] Two books chart how Washington has come to depend on both its economic might and the dollar’s dominance in tackling rogue states and geopolitical rivals

[FREE TO READ] As the country goes to the polls, writers explore, in fiction and non-fiction, its identity and values — and where these suggest it is heading

[FREE TO READ] The security debate is changing with calls for country to pull its weight militarily

[FREE TO READ] Twelve books that shed light on the conflict and its place in the wider power struggles across the Middle East

From economics, politics and history to science, art, food and, of course, fiction — our annual round-up brings you top titles picked by FT writers and critics

[FREE TO READ] Swift action to impound palatial boats became a symbol of western resolve after the invasion of Ukraine. Now the costs are mounting for owners and governments alike

Groups outside the conservative mainstream may prosper in the EU’s June elections, but they disagree on key policy issues

‘Fire Weather’ named winner of UK’s leading award for non-fiction at ceremony in London

Upheaval has left trophy purchase of social network seriously impaired

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