‘A spirited title about the connection between books and democracy, charting the importance and joy of reading in engaging and entertaining prose.’
The New Dark Ages by @j_amesmarriott is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026. @vintagebooks
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‘A courageous investigation into technofascism, investigating Silicon Valley’s war on democracy and a call to prevent the new political order being built by the wealthy elite.’
The Nerd Reich by Gil Duran is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026.
‘A moving story about a broken robot searching for their place in life, and a heart-rending, spell-binding tale for readers of all ages.’
The Lost Robot by Joe Todd-Stanton is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026. @FlyingEyeBooks
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‘A rediscovered, dark comedy/crime-thriller hybrid set in a peaceful Cotswold village, and a deliciously unsettling, unexpected reading experience.’
The Girls by John Bowen is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026. Find out more: https://t.co/ss0g4afpXT
In this splendid scholarly work, Jonathan Bate guides is on an exceptional journey through the gardens of the world and human imagination.
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‘A gorgeous and lavishly illustrated compendium of Britain's declining or endangered bird species, presented with lyrical precision and playfulness and a breathtaking sense of life.’
The Book of Birds is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026. https://t.co/ss0g4aeS8l
'A stunning and inspiring story of the figures who have developed our understanding of human rights and how this narrative offers hope for the future.'
The Beginning Comes After the End by Rebecca Solnit is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026.
‘A heart-felt story of love nested in an artful exploration of language and power, compellingly disguised as a rediscovered text by a forgotten writer.’
Taiwan Travelogue by Shuangzi Yang – translated by Lin King - is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026.
The End of Everything by M. John Harrison is the winner of the Booker Prize for 2026! 🎉
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‘A tender and affecting novel with profound insight and exquisite prose, capturing feelings of grief, isolation and a world gone mad.’
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026.
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‘A dazzling exploration into our place in the universe and a journey of enlightenment from the ‘poet of physics’.’
On the Equality of All Things by @carlorovelli is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026. Find our more: https://t.co/ss0g4aeS8l
‘At once a devastating family tragedy, a riveting story of greed, power and deception, and an indictment of the culture that has transformed London into a haven for malignant forces.’
London Falling by @praddenkeefe is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026.
'An avant-garde and hallucinatory post-apocalyptic novel wrapped in crafty satire and bewitching prose.’
The End of Everything by M. John Harrison is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026. Find out more: https://t.co/ss0g4aeS8l
‘A hopeful, timely story of Britain, beyond its divisive myths, resulting in an enlightening narrative about who we really are.'
Finding Albion by Zakia Sewell is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026. Find out more: https://t.co/ss0g4afpXT
‘A warm and wise cookbook written by a chef and award-winning food writer for her daughter as she leaves home for the first time.’
Dear Grace by Claire Thompson and Phoebe Rutherford is shortlisted for Blackwell's Book of the Year 2026.
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‘A stunningly engendered and exceptional novel that will leave you emotionally changed and affected by its power.’
John of John by Douglas Stuart is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026: https://t.co/ss0g4aeS8l
‘A bravura collection of essays on the art of translation, as well as fresh and powerful insights into a range of classical figures, with a striking sense of what old stories can tell us about our modern existences.’ @ProfileBooks
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‘A captivating compendium of critters and creatures from across various mythologies, with gorgeous and vivacious illustrations matched with playful and absorbing prose.’
Believe by @doyle_cat and @FreyaHartas is shortlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2026. @publishing_cat
We are delighted to present our Book of the Year shortlist for 2026! ✨
The quality of the books in this year's shortlist illustrates what a truly tremendous year for publishing it has been. The shortlist offers a collection of books which are worthy of joyful celebration.
Our final Books of the Month for 2026 are here! Our Fiction spotlight is the brilliantly entertaining 'Nonesuch' by Francis Spufford and our Non-Fiction pick is the incisive 'The Death of Socrates' by Emily Wilson. Find out more: https://t.co/XrCpOgMwB1