SHATTERED by HANIF KUREISHI: a bold memoir of disability, resilience & humour
In Shattered, Hanif Kureishi offers an unflinching look at life after tragedy, filled with humour, resilience, and deep human connection.
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Summer 2024’s blockbuster books: the titles we’re most excited to read
Buzz’s special summer 2024 book preview brings you a must-read list of titles to look out for.
THE FRAUD: ZADIE SMITH’s Victorian tale of deception and literary intrigue
Zadie Smith delves into historical fiction for the first time with The Fraud, set in Victorian Britain and Jamaica and brimming with intriguing characters and societal commentary.
CLOSE TO HOME: compelling debut novel explores masculinity in post-recession Northern Ireland
Michael Magee's debut novel, Close to Home, explores the struggles of modern masculinity and post-recession life in Northern Ireland. A must-read for fans of Irish literature.
Unleashing chaos & madness: CURSED BREAD by Pembrokeshire’s Sophie Mackintosh
Sophie Mackintosh's gothic narrative and descriptive prose make Cursed Bread a chilling read, with well-fleshed secondary characters and a deadly mystery to unravel.
Hopeful, daring & unique, THE LAST WHITE MAN will challenge how you see the world
A concise and powerful novel from twice Booker-shortlisted author Mohsin Hamid, The Last White Man offers a unique premise, continuing on from the success of his previous novels.
Emilie Pine’s debut novel RUTH & PEN is a moving portrait of love & grief
Set over the course of a single day in Dublin, acclaimed essayist Emilie Pine’s debut novel tells the separate, overlapping stories of its eponymous characters.
A dark but vibrant tale of female survivorship, MOON WITCH, SPIDER KING enthrals
Despite the bleakness and grim realities within, Marlon James' Moon Witch, Spider King enthrals with brilliant characters, dialogue and vibrant African legends.