Author: Katerina

Books of 2024

It’s that time of year again… the time of the all-important ‘books of the year’ lists, which curate some of the best-loved reads of the past twelve months. Below we’ve rounded up a festive list of all our titles we’ve spotted recommended in publications. You can get more information on each title, and shop the… Read more »

Hannah Richmond’s Mentee Experience

I first applied for the FBA mentorship in 2022, during my third year of university. I didn’t make it to the interview stage. I remember being told in the rejection email that I’d made it to the final eleven; so close yet so far, etc etc. Fast forward twelve months, and I applied again. This… Read more »

Catherine Belton Awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List

We are so proud of Catherine Belton, who has been made an MBE in King Charles III’s first New Year’s Honours list for her services to journalism. Belton was previously the Moscow Correspondent for the Financial Times, worked as an investigative correspondent for Reuters, and now reports on Russia for the Washington Post. Her first… Read more »

Books of the Year: 2022

December is the month for mulled wine, present-wrapping, frosty mornings, and the all-important books of the year lists, which curate some of the best-loved reads of the past twelve months. Below we’ve rounded up a festive list of all our titles we’ve spotted recommended in publications as their favourite books of the year, with a… Read more »

The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Preview 2022

The world’s oldest literary festival returns today, welcoming visitors to the beautiful historic spa town of Cheltenham for ten days of fascinating literary discussions. Running from the 7th to 16th October, The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival will host a range of high-profile bestselling authors and fresh talent, featuring more than 1,000… Read more »

Mona Arshi’s Somebody Loves You Shortlisted for The Goldsmiths Prize

We are so proud of Mona Arshi, who has been shortlisted for the 10th Goldsmiths Prize. Her book, Somebody Loves You, was published by And Other Stories in 2021, and is one of two debut novels to have made the list, alongside Maddie Mortimer’s Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies. Established in 2013, the annual prize… Read more »

Alice Tradewell: My Time as FBA’s Mentee

This time four months ago, I was in the interview process for the Felicity Bryan mentorship scheme. I was also in the middle of my last assessment period in my final year of university. A lot was riding on this one week: employment for the summer, getting a 2:1 etc. I would walk to university… Read more »

Edinburgh International Book Festival: 2022 Preview

Held every August, the Edinburgh International Book Festival brings leading and emerging thinkers and writers together to inspire each other and audiences in an extensive programme of public events. Against a backdrop of beautiful spires and steeples, visitors this year can take their pick from a thought-provoking, varied programme, and also visit some of Edinburgh’s… Read more »

FBA’s Books of the Summer 2022

With July in full swing, the highly anticipated summer reading lists are back once again. This year we are delighted to see 10 of our books chosen as the best reads of the summer. Whether you’re staying at home for a relaxing summer and wanting something to curl up with, or braving the chaotic airports… Read more »