Our top book picks this week: wind turbines drive one man over the edge and more

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A Sleepless Summer by Bram Dehouck

In a sleepy Dutch town, the advent of a wind energy park has a dark consequence. The irritating hum from the turbines keeps Herman Bracke awake; he starts to suffer from severe fatigue and soon loses control over his life with deadly consequences for the community. Psychological thriller. (World Editions, December 3)

Three Light Years by Andrea Canobbio

Claudio, a doctor, is still stuck in the same apartment where he grew up and is trying to cope with the break-up of his marriage. But a chance encounter forces him to reassess the damage caused by his wariness to life. This book won the 2013 Mondello Prize. (MacLehose Press,December 3)

Eden Gardens by Louise Brown

Set in Calcutta in the 1940s, this follows the fortunes of one family of the British Raj. All hopes rest with Maisey, but instead of dancing in ballrooms and meeting potential suitors, she prefers to roam the bazaars. But dark clouds are on the horizon as war signals the end of empire. (Headline Review, December 3)

3D Warhol: Andy Warhol and Sculpture by Thomas Morgan Evans

Holograms, rain machines, replica cereal boxes, art bombs and paintings that are films. These are just some of the vast array of sculptural works made by Andy Warhol between 1954 and 1987. New perspective on the artist’s legacy. (I.B. Tauris, December 18)

My Name is Mahtob by Mahtob Mahmoody

About 20 years ago, Not Without My Daughter told of the daring escape of an American mother and her daughter, 6, from an abusive Iranian man. Now the daughter tells her story, from her fear of re-abduction, illness and life lived under the shadow of her father. (Sphere, December 3)

The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine by Serhii Plokhy

It’s been another troubled year in Ukraine, with low-level fighting ongoing. This book traces the country’s history, from the arrival of the Vikings in the 10th century to Russia’s annexation of Crimea. And it also sheds light on the current crisis. (Allen Lane, December 1)