Best Books of August

Every month, out of the endless stream of new books that flows through our cubicles, our editors choose a favourite few to feature on our Best of the Month page. In the spotlight for August: The Night of the Gun, New York Times reporter David Carr's riveting debut memoir.

• The Significant Seven: The Night of the Gun | The 19th Wife | Clawing at the Limits of Cool | Coventry | Can You Ever Forgive Me? | The Killing Circle | What Happened to Anna K.

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China Takes Centre Stage

As the Summer Games unfold, the eyes of the world turn to China, gracious and controversial host--and emerging world power. Explore the fascinating history and modern-day culture of this complex country and revisit Olympics past with these featured titles, including Simon Winchester's fantastic biography of The Man Who Loved China; Wei Zhang's award-winning novel, The Ancient Ship; and Olympic Dreams, Guoqi Xu's hundred-year history of sports in China, culminating in the 2008 Olympics.

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