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THE READING LIST: Author Nick Harkaway has revitalised his father John le Carré’s most famous character in a new novel – can he make it work? Katie Rosseinsky explores how literary legacies became big business in publishing

Fictional spymaster George Smiley is back

A new story about cold war spymaster George Smiley written by John le Carré’s son expertly evokes the atmosphere of the originals

John le Carré’s son does him proud in an excellent spy thriller about a Soviet agent that faithfully bridges two of his father’s classic tales

Nick Harkaway was a successful novelist in his own right when his brothers asked him to continue their late father’s spy series. Could he pull it off? Plus an exclusive extract from his novel, Karla’s Choice

Reality is up for debate in Tife Kusoro’s rapid-fire new drama, David Eldridge’s nuanced take on John le Carré, and Tom Stoppard’s most loving play

Goldman led the 2011 film adaptation of le Carré’s novel as a veteran agent tasked with uncovering the identity of a Soviet spy in the British secret service

Oldman got an Oscar nomination for his turn as John le Carré’s rumpled spymaster. So what’s stopping a repeat performance?

This adaptation of the cold war spy thriller elegantly compresses the narrative and boasts star-making performances

I grew up in the southeast of England. There wasn’t all that much to do. I remember spending a lot of time at the local cinema. You had to drive to get there. I watched pretty much anything I could.

We asked 20 of our regular contributors to nominate their favourite books of the year. Their choices were diverse, intriguing and sometimes surprising. Whether you’re looking for something relaxing or stimulating, educational or enchanting, this selection is a great way to plan your summer reading – or simply add to…