Recs if you like May We Feed the King...

the bittersweet power of food // food and its relationship with memory, culture, identity, family, and love

complex characters that feel real. so human it hurts your heart a little, but you get it. crafted by authors who understand people, psychologies, and what it means to be human

This collection is THE reason I haven’t cancelled BOTM; these books are criminally underrated & deserve more attention! Litfic lovers, these are for you.

The Offset is a collection from Book of the Month (BOTM) featuring “a series of books from indie and international voices for those who seek artistic expression over commercial appeal, elevated prose over action-packed plots, or the unconventional over the mainstream.”

Will be updated routinely.

I'm a huge fan of Maisie's music and her newest album Florescence has been playing nonstop since it came out. She's a passionate reader, so over the years many books recommendations have accumulated and I thought it would be cute to make a list out of them. Info taken from her Goodreads and Instagram accounts, newsletter, podcast, and various interviews she did. I will update this list as new recs come up, but if I miss something feel free to suggest it in the comments.

All the 2026 BOTM monthly, add on, and Allurial titles

wherein characters find connection, meaning, or growth at museums/historic buildings/galleries/archives

The longlist for the Booker Prize 2026

The longlist for the 2026 Booker Prize

All books shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize (2022-2026)

Books in the 2026 Booker Prize Long List

The longlist for the Booker Prize 2026 has been announced!

"The prize has rewarded and celebrated world-class talent for over 55 years, shaping the canon of 20th and 21st century English language literature. This year’s selection celebrates the best works of long-form fiction by writers of any nationality, written in English and published in the UK and/or Ireland between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026.   

The winning book will be announced on Monday, 9 November 2026."

The longlist for the Booker Prize 2026 has been announced, featuring two previous winners and three debut novelists

“The Booker Prize 2026 longlist has now been announced – a selection of 13 superb works of long-form fiction, chosen from 163 titles written in English and published in the UK and/or Ireland between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026.  “

'Great books have never been written to a single formula. We are confident that our longlist of books has something for everyone... But there's one thing they all share. Every writer on our longlist brilliantly musters the power of words on the page to take the reader to new places, to see old places from new angles, to change minds' We are delighted to reveal the Booker Prize 2026 longlist. Huge congratulations to the authors who make up this year's Booker Dozen.

• The Booker Prize (Instagram)