Guest newsletter: Five Books


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The Best Science Books of 2023

The Royal Society, set up in the 1660s, is a fellowship of some of the world's most eminent scientists. It also has an annual book prize, celebrating the best popular science writing. Neuroscientist Rebecca Henry, one of this year's judges, talks us through the fabulous books that made the 2023 shortlist—and explains how good science writing can change the way you see the world around you.


The Best Books on Linguistics

Which linguistics books give a good sense of what the field is about? David Adger, Professor of Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London and president of the Linguistics Association of Great Britain, recommends some of his own favourite books on the science of language, including a sci-fi novel.


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