London Review of Books; October 8, 2026

The London Review of Books is a British literary magazine published twice monthly that features articles and essays on fiction and non-fiction subjects, which are usually structured as book reviews.

In this issue: 

• Malcolm Gaskill: The Last Menagerie
• Sheila Fitzpatrick: Stalin under the Blanket 
• Freya Johnston: Po[pe amuses himself
• David Todd: Louis Napoleon's Fall