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Distinctive fiction, poetry and short stories from an independent UK publisher

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The 2026 Collection

Twenty-five unforgettable books of fiction, poetry, and ideas – fresh voices and established names shaping the year ahead.

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A decade in the life of one of Britain’s most beloved storytellers

  • Smelling of Rooks by Louis de Bernières
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Louis de Bernières

Smelling of Rooks

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Fiction to look out for in 2026 —The Observer

A sweeping portrait of a life forged by love, duty and the relentless pursuit of what it means to build something lasting.

  • Wash by Erica Wagner
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Erica Wagner

Wash

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Three women – one stolen kingdom – a secret that could topple the Establishment

  • Immortal Diamond by A. N. Wilson
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A. N. Wilson

Immortal Diamond

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New features, poetry and short stories

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  • The Hospitaller Moment

    The Hospitaller Moment

    The Hospitallers had not exactly been rivals of the Templars, but, Gerard had read somewhere, they could have given them a run for their money. He was thinking about this...

    The Hospitaller Moment

    The Hospitallers had not exactly been rivals of the Templars, but, Gerard had read somewhere, they could have given them a run for their money. He was thinking about this...

  • Three Poems

    Three Poems

    After Ill Health I wonder if extreme old age will be like this, the hours passing like soft clicks of thumb and index finger. Gossamer webs stretch with tiny knots...

    Three Poems

    After Ill Health I wonder if extreme old age will be like this, the hours passing like soft clicks of thumb and index finger. Gossamer webs stretch with tiny knots...

  • Salt’s Top 10 Historical Fiction Titles to Read in 2026

    Salt’s Top 10 Historical Fiction Titles to Read...

    Discover 2026's most anticipated historical fiction. Our top 10 list covers Tudor England, revolutionary Venice, and 1830s Siberia. Which one is your next read?

    Salt’s Top 10 Historical Fiction Titles to Read...

    Discover 2026's most anticipated historical fiction. Our top 10 list covers Tudor England, revolutionary Venice, and 1830s Siberia. Which one is your next read?

  • The Shocks of Clarice Lispector

    The Shocks of Clarice Lispector

    Clarice Lispector. The two names in asymmetric union are slightly startling, jarring. Was she British? American? The surname is a little bit sinister, with its evocation of inspectors, of Spectre . . ....

    The Shocks of Clarice Lispector

    Clarice Lispector. The two names in asymmetric union are slightly startling, jarring. Was she British? American? The surname is a little bit sinister, with its evocation of inspectors, of Spectre . . ....

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Forthcoming books 2027

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