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Links to all our original FiveBooks interviews of the week before, plus a pick of the best content on The Browser. FiveBooks at The Browser       13 January 2012 Dear readers, This week on FiveBooks, we talked about language with wordsmith Henry Hitchings, uncovered some of the complexities of modern Pakistan with Anatol Lieven, learnt about the Austrian School of economics from Professor Peter Boettke, and considered books on journalism with author Toby Young. Coming up, we'll be discovering recommended reading on everything from American football to living prudently – and Will Hutton, author of Them and Us, will be discussing fairness and inequality in modern society. Don't forget you can sign up here to more email newsletters from The Browser – including our daily round-up of the most interesting features, opinion and analysis articles.  FiveBooks News Henry Hitchings on Language Friday January 13 The wordsmith and cultural historian debunks common myths about English, recommends the smartest writing about words, and says apostrophes are “orthographic squiggles” not worth fighting for Continue reading… Peter Boettke on Austrian Economics Thursday January 12 The professor of economics discusses the contributions made by the Austrian School. He introduces recent books by Austrians, explains what we can learn from Mises and Hayek, and argues that economics is the sexiest subject Continue reading… Toby Young on Journalism Tuesday January 10 The journalist and author praises tabloid hacks, lambasts Johann Hari, picks a bone with Christopher Hitchens, and selects five books that exemplify good reporting – or satirise it mercilessly Continue reading… Anatol Lieven on Understanding Pakistan Monday January 9 For all its problems, Pakistan is not a failed state, says the academic and writer. He recommends what to read if we’re to grasp the nuances of this complex and potentially explosive nation Continue reading…  Best of the Moment The Autumn Of Joan Didion Caitlin Flanagan | Atlantic | 10 January 2012 Lovely essay on life, works of the popular author. "Didion’s genius is that she understands what it is to be a girl on the cusp of womanhood, in that fragile, fleeting, emotional time that she explored in a way no one else ever has"  Featured Topic Putin's Russia A disputed election, protests, accusations of being a mafia state. As Vladimir Putin prepares to take back the presidency, what kind of country does he lead?  Book of the Week Radical Chic by Tom Wolfe Toby Young says: "In Radical Chic we find Wolfe at the very top of his game"  Video of the Week 2011 As Seen By My iPhone You could have done this. I could have done this. Maybe this year we will  Quote of the Week Pico Iyer, on style "The long sentence opens doors that the short sentence slams shut"  Reader Recommendations @TimHarford: War photographers on the shots that nearly killed them HT @brainpicker. Amazing. http://t.co/GE6guNmh #browsings | Homepage | Mobile Apps | RSS Feeds | Twitter | Facebook | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. You are receiving this email because you signed up for FiveBooks newsletter on thebrowser.com Click here to unsubscribe The Browser Ltd, 106 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6PF