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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
This week David Almond was presented with an OBE for services to literature in a ceremony at Gateshead, over the hill from where he grew up. We are absolutely thrilled to hear news that David has received more recognition for his innovative and beautifully written children’s books, this time from further afield, as he has… Read more »
We are overjoyed to see two of our authors longlisted for the 2022 Desmond Elliott Prize. With a reputation as the most prestigious award for debut novelists, the Desmond Elliott Prize is now run by the National Centre for Writing and continues Desmond Elliott’s lifelong ambition to ‘enrich the careers of new writers’ by discovering… Read more »
Established in 1911, International Women’s Day aims to recognise women’s achievements while also campaigning for a fairer, more gender equal society. From galvanising non-fiction to stories of unforgettable female friendships, we hope this list provides some inspiring reading for this year’s celebrations. Please Miss, Grace Lavery (Daunt Books, 2022) Described by Carmen Maria Machado as… Read more »
A new year means new books and we’re delighted to see so many of our titles picked up by the media as their most anticipated reads of 2022. Whether your to-be-read pile is already sky high or you’re in need of some inspiration to meet this year’s reading goal, our preview guide below shows… Read more »