Our top reading recommendations from the 2026 longlists of the Women’s Prize and the International Booker Prize.

Tessonja Odette introduces you to the creatures in her latest romantasy sensation The Lies that Summon the Night.

Learn more about the lyrical and suspenseful debut novel Honey in the Wound by Jiyoung Han.

Rebecca Novack, author of the gloriously deranged literary thriller Murder Bimbo, shares some in-character tips on how to become a feminist anti-hero.

Bestselling author David McCloskey details the inspiration behind his latest novel The Persian.

Read an extract of Solace House by Will Maclean.

Our list of 5 amazing Asian Fiction reads you most definitely need to pick up.

One of our resident readers Andrew shares his experience of reading Elaine Castillo's Moderation.

Read an extract from Heart the Lover by Lily King.

Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary and apocalyptic works. Discover his life, his most acclaimed novels, and his reflections on the enduring power of art.

Never read a Michael Connelly book and not sure where to start? Let me be your guide!

Learn more about What Fury Brings by Tricia Levenseller.

Read an extract of Moderation by Elaine Castillo.

We chat with Heart the Lover author Lily King.

One of our resident readers Shannon shares her experience of reading the works of Japanese author Uketsu.

Read an extract from The Book of Heartbreak by Ova Ceren.

We chat with The Book of Lost Hours author Hayley Gelfuso.

Read an extract from The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso.

Read an extract from Gwyneth by Amy Odell.

Read an article written by Doug Gold on the research behind his book Saving Elli.