Brought to you by Penguin.‘****'A moving and confident novel about the preciousness of life' Nikesh Shukla'A brilliant debut' (Ian McEwan) picked as one to watch by the Guardian, Observer, Vogue and StylistThree weeks ago I was only a schoolkid but now I’m a detective and also a tea-shop boy…Nine-year-old Jai watches too many reality cop shows, thinks he’s ...

'Anappara creates an endearing and highly engaging narrator to navigate us through the dark underbelly of modern India' Observer'I love this book...I just fell into it' Tayari JonesWe children are not just stories. We live. Come and see.Nine-year-old Jai watches too many reality cop shows, thinks he's smarter than his friend Pari (even though she always gets top marks) and considers himself to be a...

From the Women's Prize longlisted author of DJINN PATROL ON THE PURPLE LINE comes a mesmerising new novel set in mid-nineteenth century Tibet, known at the time as the Forbidden Kingdom.In the mid-nineteenth century, the mountainous kingdom of Tibet is closed to outsiders. As European powers scramble for global dominance, this only increases the allure of this mysterious territory.Two of those looking to undertake the treacherous journey across Tibet are Balram, an Indian s...

Filled with empathy and wisdom, personal experiences and creative inspiration, this is a vital collection of essays on the power of literature and the craft of writing from an international array of writers of colour.**'Electric essays that speak to the experience of writing from the periphery . . . a guide, a comfort, and a call all at once' Laila Lalami, author of Conditional Citizens'A whip-smart collection' Kamila Shamsie, author of Best of...

**Brought to you by Penguin.Filled with empathy and wisdom, personal experiences and creative inspiration, this is a vital collection of essays on the power of literature and the craft of writing from an international array of writers of colour.**What if we reconsidered our assumptions about how fiction should be written? And can we then apply our discoveries to both what we read and how we read? This book explores these questions and encourages us into a more inclusive con...

A STUNNING HISTORICAL NOVEL FROM WOMEN'S PRIZE LONGLISTED AUTHOR* One of BBC's '12 books you need to read in 2026'* A Guardian Book of the Day* A BookBub 'Best Historical Fiction of 2026' selectionTwo outsiders venture into the Forbidden Kingdom of Tibet, both driven by a motive they are desperate to keep secret…In 1869, the mountainous territory of Tibet is closed t...