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The Free Press Guide to Summer Reading
These are not your average beach reads. (Etienne Montes/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Abigail Shrier on Douglas Murray. Nellie Bowles on Jesus. Niall Ferguson on his favorite sci-fi novel. This is the ultimate Free Press reading list.
By Isaac Grafstein
07.05.25 — The Weekend Press
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We know our readers really, really love a good book—and that right now, you’re probably wondering which one to put in your beach bag this summer. So today, in place of Suzy’s column—she turned thirty this week! She deserves a break!—we’re bringing you the ultimate Free Press reading guide for summer 2025. If you scroll down, you’ll find Niall Ferguson s…

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Isaac Grafstein
Isaac Grafstein is a print editor and producer of videos, podcasts, and live events at The Free Press.
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