{
  "id": 9338171,
  "title": "Ian McEwan’s ‘ragbag’ of essays becomes ‘Between Books,’ a new nonfiction journey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/ian-mcewans-ragbag-of-essays-becomes-between-books-a-new-nonfiction",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T13:01:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/09/23/ian-mcewans-ragbag-of-essays-becomes-between-books-a-new-nonfiction-journey"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ian McEwan, the acclaimed novelist, has released a new book titled \"Between Books,\" which is a collection of his nonfiction essays and speeches. This marks the first full-length work of nonfiction by the author, known for his best-selling novels like \"Atonement\" and \"Amsterdam.\" The book, set to be published on May 25 by Alfred A. Knopf, encompasses personal recollections and profound intellectual inquiries. McEwan, 78, has penned a new introduction for the book, which includes previously published and unpublished material. Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Jordan Pavlin described \"Between Books\" as an intimate record of a great mind reflecting on life and the central themes of his works.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ian McEwan releases 'Between Books,' his first full-length nonfiction work.",
    "Book includes personal recollections and intellectual inquiries.",
    "McEwan, 78, adds new introduction to the collection."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}