Bill Nicholson: Football’s Perfectionist by Brian Scovell
Bill Nicholson is remembered, in a new book by Brian Scovell, as a stern disciplinarian who created the team that won the Double and two European trophies
The Sound of Two Songs by Mark Power
In this poignant photographic portrait of a Poland in transition, the strength of the images lies in what is suggested, rather than recorded
Summer books for older children: runners and riders
Olivia Laing enjoys stories about a horse-loving underdog, a boy soldier and the death of an ogre. But John Grisham's teenage legal eagle? Objection…
The Three Emperors by Miranda Carter
Phil Mongredien admires Miranda Carter's superb account of the intertwining lives of the cousins who led Britain, Russia and Germany into the first world war
Shades of Greene: One Generation of an English Family by Jeremy Lewis
From mountaineers to disgraced politicians, this account of Graham Greene's fascinating clan is rich in incident, writes Ian Irvine
Summer reading for teenagers: darkness, danger and charity shops
From vampires and strange seaside tales to a cautionary tale about shoplifting, there's plenty on offer for the bored teen in search of a good read this summer, says Geraldine Brennan
It’s All About the Bike: The Pursuit of Happiness on Two Wheels by Robert Penn
Robert Penn's account of seeking out components for his perfect "steed" will convince you never to buy another off-the-peg bicycle, writes Tim Lewis
Red Plenty by Francis Spufford
Set in Soviet Russia, these vivid short stories highlight the failings of planned economies, writes James Meek
Merchants of Doubt by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M Conway
This exposé of the coterie of rightwing scientists hell-bent on destroying the cause of environmentalism is outstanding, says Robin McKie
A Month in the Country by JL Carr – review
JL Carr’s Booker-shortlisted short book about a first world war veteran recovering in rural Yorkshire has melancholic pastoral appeal, writes Natasha Tripney
Picture books for young children: there’s a buzz about the place
Insects have invaded this season's picture books, from a jubilant fly to Speckle, the dancing spider, says Kate Kellaway
The Frugal Superpower: America’s Global Leadership in a Cash-Strapped Era by Michael Mandelbaum
The USA's ageing population and huge national debt will restrict its involvement in global affairs. But, wonders George Walden, who will fill the gap?
In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works by John Lennon
Nicholas Lezard on the best books written by a pop star
How I Escaped My Certain Fate: The Life and Deaths of a Stand-Up Comedian by Stewart Lee
One of Britain's most trenchant comics offers a fascinating insight into creating comedy, writes Natalie Haynes
Room by Emma Donoghue
Inspired by the Josef Fritzl case, Emma Donoghue's much-hyped seventh novel is a gem, says Nicola Barr