Every year I say “only buy the the shortlist” and every year I buy the longlist. And I think it’s because some of my favourite reads have come from those on the longlist that don’t make it onto the shortlist, and I’d be missing out on them. So here we are for another year. TheContinue reading “Women’s Prize for Fiction Longlist 2026”
Category Archives: Fiction
Caller Unknown – Gillian McAllister
Published By: Michael JosephPages: 416Released On: 09/04/2026 They Took Her Daughter. Now She’ll Break Every Rule to Get Her Back. Simone’s holiday to Texas was meant to be some much needed bonding time with her teenage daughter, Lucy. On their first night in the desert, Simone wakes to find Lucy missing and a mobile phoneContinue reading “Caller Unknown – Gillian McAllister”
David Pearce
I’m David, a former teacher of English to non-native speakers for 30 years. I have been an avid reader for most of my life, and have a huge range of genres and subjects I enjoy. Recently I have been very interested in Popular Culture and I always look out for books that will help further my interest and self-education in that area. Having stepped backContinue reading “David Pearce”
Stay For a Spell – Amy Coombe
Published By: HarperVoyagerPages: 384Released On: 23/04/2026 Princess Tanadelle of the Widdenmar longs to build a life of her own making. During a royal visit to the cosy town of Little Pepperidge, Tandy’s dream comes true when she finds herself cursed to remain in a run-down bookshop until she finds her heart’s desire. More than aContinue reading “Stay For a Spell – Amy Coombe”
Murder at the Hotel Orient – Alessandra Ranelli
Published By: Baskerville Pages: 320Released On: 30/04/2026 Welcome to the Hotel Orient Vienna’s most infamous love hotel, where cameras are banned, aliases are required and every anonymous guest has something to hide. But a night in heaven is about to come at a deadly price, and it’s up to the hotel’s charming and quick-witted concierge,Continue reading “Murder at the Hotel Orient – Alessandra Ranelli”
Paw and Order – Blake Mara
Published By: Simon and SchusterPages: 464Released On: 23/04/2026 When a young homeless man is found murdered in the playground of their local park, the Pack – a group of friends who meet regularly to walk their dogs together – leap into action, determined to get justice for him even if they have to bark upContinue reading “Paw and Order – Blake Mara”
The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore – Laura Pearson
Published By: BoldwoodPages: 208Released On: 08/05/2026 Dot Brightmore has never been one for lists. But now she’s been given one of her own, by the love of her life, with whom she’s finally been reunited. Dot’s list has just two words on it: The problem is, Dot can’t get married. Because what Dot hasn’t yetContinue reading “The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore – Laura Pearson”
The Lobster Pot – Bernie McQuillan
Published By: Indie NovellaPages: 304Released On: 29/04/2026 Ireland, Rathmore Forest, 1988. Kitty lay on the forest floor for a long time, her body adapting to the rocks beneath the grass. She was in no hurry to go home. Tommy wouldn’t be looking for her. He would go straight to bed, counting down the nights untilContinue reading “The Lobster Pot – Bernie McQuillan”
Don’t Fall in Love With Me – Paige Toon
Published By: PenguinPages: 400Released On: 09/04/2026 What if the person you love the most is the one you can’t have? Grace has loved Jackson since she was fifteen – when they spent every childhood summer exploring France’s breathtaking Ardèche region together. They were best friends, until life took its course and Jackson married someone else.Continue reading “Don’t Fall in Love With Me – Paige Toon”
Consequences of Normal – Elle Baade
Published By: Lake UnionPages: 267Released On: 28/04/2026 Jane Zander has moved with her husband, Matt, back to his hometown of Atwood, Wisconsin, where he is the new headmaster of the prestigious Atwood Prep School. Jane hopes it will be a good fit for herself, her husband, and their children. Especially Charles, their six-year-old son, whoContinue reading “Consequences of Normal – Elle Baade”
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