It was Christmas Day 1988, the day after Lyse Doucet's 30th birthday when she first stepped foot in the Inter-Continental Kabul, the hotel that has stood constant throughout the last few turbulent decades of Afghanistan’s history. In The Finest Hotel in Kabul, Lyse Doucet tells the history of Afghanistan through the story of this landmark hotel and through the lives of the staff that kept it going. Out now. | Penguin Books

Celebrate 90 Years of Penguin Books at Waterstones Piccadilly in a special pop-up shop featuring over 1,000 books, Penguin memorabilia and curiosities, special audio and iconic design. Throughout the summer, this literary oasis will guide visitors through the rich history of an iconic publisher and its authors, telling the stories behind great fiction, non-fiction and children’s books - and helping you to find your next favourite summer read. https://www.waterstones.com//90-years-of-penguin-at-w

Head over to Penguin Books to read a fascinating piece about the evolution of the Penguin logo, including the streamlined 2003 redesign by Pentagram's Angus Hyland: https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2020/september/penguin-books-logo-history-edward-young-allen-lane.html | Pentagram