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    Marie Claire's edit: August's must-read books

    Five new books to add to your reading list...

    By Leonie Eastwood
    Published 1 August 2016 In Features

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    Five new books to add to your reading list...

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    Fancy getting stuck into a brilliant new book this summer? Us too – and we've found some really hot reads you won't be able to put down. Among the latest books to hit the shelves, there's a stunning literary debut and a great Bridget Jones-style novel, so whatever your taste, you're sure to find a winner!

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