Michel Faber: 'This is my last novel'

Writer Michel Faber has said he believes his latest novel The Book of Strange New Things  (Canongate), published today (23rd October), will be his last one, saying: "I think I have written the things I was put on earth to write. I think I've reached the limit." Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Canongate to publish Michel Faber's poetry on grief

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Michel Faber wins Saltire Book of the Year

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Michel Faber: 'This is my last novel'

Writer Michel Faber has said he believes his latest novel The Book of Strange New Things  (Canongate), published today (23rd October), will be his last one, saying: "I think I have written the things I was put on earth to write. I think I've reached the limit." Continue reading at The Bookseller

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