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Neil Gaiman's favourite memory of Terry Pratchett
The author talks to Guardian books editor Claire Armitstead about his late friend.
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    Neil Gaiman's favourite memory of Terry Pratchett
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    Alan Bennett to the reluctant rescue
  9. Tom Holland on why Lord of the Rings is the greatest historical novel
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    Tom Holland on why Lord of the Rings is the greatest historical novel
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    Tom Holland: De-radicalising Muhammad
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