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Sam Leith

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@spectator lit ed. My new book The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading is now out in paperback: https://t.co/J4GM3ghUfi

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thespectator.com,

spectator.co.uk,

unherd.com

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Recent articles

Agrippa by Robert Harris review – persuasive portrait of rivalry in ancient Rome

Aug 17, 2026

theguardian.com

Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason review – a witty story of infatuation set in the literary world

Jul 27, 2026

theguardian.com

The Children by Melissa Albert review – intriguing fairytale of creativity’s dangers

Jun 05, 2026

theguardian.com

I Want You to Be Happy by Jem Calder review – romance for the terminally online

May 20, 2026