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1. 5. Tasting ration book recipes

   Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two
2. 4. Prisoners of war: escapism and escape

   Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.
3. 3. Paperbacks for servicemen and women

   Emma Smith uncovers five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two
4. 2. A brief encounter with reading on the home front

   Emma Smith reveals five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.
5. 1. Publishing in flames on Paternoster Row

   Five surprising stories about books and reading during World War Two.