CAHOKIA JAZZ: murder and mystery in Francis Spufford’s enigmatic, 1920s tale
Delve into the enigmatic world of 1920s Cahokia in Francis Spufford's gripping novel, and uncover murder, mystery, and the essence of the jazz era.
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THE POSTCARD: Anne Berest’s powerful story of hope & heritage amidst the Holocaust
Join Anne Berest on a quest to uncover her family's history in The Postcard - a poignant narrative of hope and heritage amidst the Holocaust.
Moving and intimate: SO LATE IN THE DAY is another success for Irish author Claire Keegan
A short story to savour, Claire Keegan's So Late In The Day is moving and intimate, despite its misogynistic narrator.
Grief and redemption in THE SAME COUNTRY: Cardiff-based author Carole Burns’ debut novel
The Same Country by Carole Burns is a gripping debut novel that delves into grief, redemption, and racial tension in Cardiff.
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.
LAZY CITY: a mesmerising debut novel exploring grief and relationships
Rachel Connolly's poignant debut novel, Lazy City, captures the complexity of relationships and grief in Northern Ireland.
BLISS & BLUNDER: a timely Arthurian saga of power, betrayal, and redemption
Bliss & Blunder, a captivating modern retelling of Arthurian legend, explores gender dynamics, power, and friendship.
FORGOTTEN ON SUNDAY: family secrets come to light in difficult but uplifting French novel
Valérie Perrin's poignant debut, Forgotten on Sunday, documents a war tale at a French retirement home, unearthing hidden family secrets.
PET: join Catherine Chidgey for a tense, atmospheric drama in 80s New Zealand
Catherine Chidgey's Pet takes readers on a suspenseful journey through the complexities of school life, friendship, and a gripping mystery.
Hidden traumas and Irish mysteries: KALA, the debut novel by Colin Walsh
Step into a mysterious town on the West coast of Ireland with Colin Walsh's debut novel, Kala, where the intertwined past and present bring hidden traumas to light.
AFTER THE FUNERAL: TESSA HADLEY’s balancing act of uplifting & absorbing narratives
Hidden depths unravel in each of Tessa Hadley's After the Funeral's stories, a unique collection that beautifully captures the intricacies of the human condition.
FONTAINES DC’s GRIAN CHATTEN goes solo with deep and visceral debut
A mellow and melancholic solo debut album from Grian Chatten, Fontaines DC's frontman takes you on a journey through captivating stories and unique fusions.