The Names: The Standout Debut Novel of 2025
Discover why Florence Knapp's debut novel 'The Names' is a future classic. A gripping sliding doors story about how a single choice echoes for decades. Find out more and get your copy.
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November's Top Book Picks from Authors & Readers
Discover the books captivating authors like Geoff Dyer and Guardian readers this November, from literary fiction to searing essays and gothic tales. Join the conversation and find your next great read.
Best Books of the Year: Booker Snubs & Triumphs
Discover the year's standout fiction from Belfast sagas to ecological epics. Find your perfect Christmas read among these critically acclaimed novels.
Joyce, Plath & Thomas: Writers' Hidden Struggles Revealed
Newly uncovered Royal Literary Fund files expose financial hardships of literary icons including James Joyce, Sylvia Plath and Dylan Thomas through personal letters and documents.
Alameddine wins National Book Award with Gaza speech
Rabih Alameddine wins 2025 National Book Award for fiction with powerful speech addressing crises in Gaza and US immigration. Read the full story.
The Dinner Party: A Formidable Debut Novel Review
Viola van de Sandt's debut novel, The Dinner Party, delivers a claustrophobic and horrific tale of a fateful evening. Read our review of this visceral new release.
Booker Winner Ignites Masculinity Debate
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel 'Flesh' sparks crucial conversation about modern masculinity, toxic behaviour, and its reflection in contemporary literature.
Flesh Wins Booker, Reclaims Male Perspective in Fiction
David Szalay's Booker-winning novel Flesh breaks from female-dominated literary trends, tackling masculinity and male sexuality with radical honesty. Discover this groundbreaking work.
November's Must-Read Books: Margaret Atwood Leads Lineup
Discover this month's hottest book releases featuring Margaret Atwood's new short story collection, gripping thrillers, and extraordinary literary fiction that will dominate your reading list.
CD Rose wins 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for experimental novel
Author CD Rose has claimed the prestigious 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his boundary-pushing novel 'The Blind Accordionist', celebrating fiction that breaks the mould and propels the novel into new territories.
Helen Garner wins Baillie Gifford Prize for diaries
Australian literary legend Helen Garner secures major UK literary honour for her revealing final volume of diaries, 'How to End a Story', offering unprecedented insight into her creative process and personal life.
Danielewski's 1200-page Western 'Tom's Crossing'
The literary mastermind behind 'House of Leaves' unveils his monumental new work - a genre-bending Western that promises to redefine storytelling. Discover the ambitious novel 16 years in the making.
Laugh-Out-Loud Literary Fiction: Must-Read Books
Discover the most compelling new literary releases that blend sharp humour with profound insight. From Derek Owusu's powerful narratives to Olga Ravn's speculative fiction, these books promise to entertain and enlighten.
Salman Rushdie's Haunting New Ghost Stories Collection
Literary legend Salman Rushdie makes a triumphant return with 'Nine Authentic Ghost Stories', a chilling collection that marks his first foray into supernatural fiction. Discover how the Booker Prize winner reinvents ghost stories for the modern age.
Lily King's 'Heart The Lover': A Masterful Love Story
Discover why Lily King's latest masterpiece is being hailed as her most profound work yet - a breathtaking journey through the complexities of love and human connection that will leave you spellbound.
Discover Paul Bailey: Your Essential Literary Guide
Explore the haunting literary world of Paul Bailey with our expert guide to his most powerful novels, from the Booker-shortlisted 'At the Jerusalem' to his poignant memoirs.
Rushdie's 'The Eleventh Hour': A Haunting Final Masterpiece
Literary legend Salman Rushdie unveils his powerful new novel 'The Eleventh Hour', a profound meditation on mortality and creativity that critics are calling his most personal work yet.
Chris Kraus's Bold New Literary Direction Revealed
Cult author Chris Kraus breaks from her signature style in a surprising new novel that blends fiction with art criticism, challenging readers and redefining autobiographical writing.
Chris Kraus reinvents her style in surprising new novel
Cult author Chris Kraus breaks from her signature autofiction style with a surprising new novel exploring friendship, art and the passage of time through four compelling characters.
Divine Obsession: This Week's Must-Read Book Reviews
Explore captivating new releases including a groundbreaking biography of Monet's final years and Nobel laureate Jon Fosse's profound new work in this week's literary roundup.
Groundbreaking Debut Novels Redefining Contemporary Fiction
Discover the groundbreaking debut novels taking the literary world by storm - from Anika Jade Levy's exploration of online radicalisation to Perrine Tripier's magical realism masterpiece.
Booker Prize launches new children's fiction award
The prestigious Booker Prize launches a groundbreaking new award for children's literature, championing young readers and transforming the publishing landscape.
New Agatha Christie Poirot and Marple Books Coming
The literary estates of Agatha Christie approve new official novels featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, continuing their crime-solving legacies for modern audiences.
Three Unforgettable Literary Fiction Masterpieces
Discover three extraordinary works of literary fiction that are redefining contemporary storytelling, from magical realism to raw coming-of-age tales and profound explorations of artistic legacy.
Dan Brown's Paper Heart Dominates Fiction Charts
Discover why Dan Brown's Paper Heart is dominating fiction charts alongside compelling new works from Cecelia Ahern and comedy legend Bob Mortimer in this exclusive literary review.
Bennett's 'Big Kiss Bye Bye': Memory & Toxic Relationships
Claire-Louise Bennett returns with a daring new collection that dissects memory, desire, and the lingering ghosts of terrible men through her signature fragmented prose.
Heather Rose: Writing From Ancestral Stories
Award-winning Tasmanian writer Heather Rose discusses her powerful new novel exploring family secrets, ancestral connections, and the haunting beauty of Tasmania's landscapes in this exclusive interview.
This Month's Essential Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reads
From Joe Hill's haunting King of Sorrow to Olivie Blake's dark academia, explore the fantasy and sci-fi novels that should be on every reader's radar this month.
Literary Miracles: Burnet & Chung Redefine Modern Fiction
Discover why these groundbreaking novels are captivating readers and critics alike with their innovative storytelling and genre-defying narratives that challenge conventional literature.
Bri Lee's Seed: A Propulsive Eco-Thriller
Australian author Bri Lee delivers a gripping, thought-provoking eco-thriller that combines breakneck pacing with urgent environmental themes in this unputdownable new novel.
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