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E: 24/07 Win a bundle of Penguin Reader's Choice books

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url: https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/penguin-books-that-shaped-politics

To celebrate our 90th birthday, we're looking back on the books that have defined the world we live in with a new series: The Penguin books that shaped us.

This week, we're looking back on the books that kept readers informed, influenced policies, shaped our political language, and sparked national conversations – selected with the help of comedian, presenter and podcast host Nish Kumar.

PLUS: Vote for your favourite pick at the end of the article for a chance to win a bundle of Readers' Choice books.

For the chance to win one of ten bundles of the top-voted books, enter your details before 11:59pm on 24th July 2025.
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