William Boyd on Waiting for Sunrise #2

William Boyd discusses Waiting for Sunrise – a feverish and mesmerising journey into the human psyche, a beautifully observed portrait of wartime Europe, a plot-twisting thriller and a literary tour de force.

William Boyd on Waiting for Sunrise #1

William Boyd discusses the topic of parallelism in his new novel, Waiting for Sunrise.

The extract is read by Robert Hudson.

A Q&A with Patrick de Witt

Patrick deWitt’s first novel Ablutions was a huge critical success. Born in British Columbia, he has also lived in California, Washington, and Oregon, where he currently resides with his wife and son. Read on for some TV Book Club questions – and answers.

This Isn’t The Sort Of Thing That Happens To Someone Like You

These aren’t the sort of things you imagine happening to someone like you. But sometimes they do.

Read the first chapter from best-selling author John McGregor’s new novel.

An extract from The Bellwether Revivals

There is no great genius without some note of madness.

Read an extract from the debut novel by Benjamin Wood.

Francois Lelord on Hector

The author discusses the origins of his central character, Hector, from the best-selling series of books…

An extract from Hinterland, by Caroline Brothers

Travelling by truck, by boat, by train, by bus and on foot, Aryan and his younger brother Kabir have embarked on an epic journey, clinging to an itinerary they repeat like a mantra so as not to lose their way: Kabul Tehran Istanbul Athens Rome Paris London…

Hector Finds Time

Hector’s back, and he’s thinking about time…

Read an extract from Hector’s latest adventure!

Something of the Night podcast

Who can say what the night might bring? Mummy tucking you up with Teddy and a cup of Ovaltine? Fireworks and frivolity? A party? Music? Dancing? Ian Merchant might have the answers…

Read a story from Diving Belles, by Lucy Wood

With a luminous, startling and utterly spellbinding debut collection, Lucy Wood is a spectacular new voice in contemporary British fiction.

An extract from Something of the Night, by Ian Marchant

Who can say what the night might bring? Mummy tucking you up with Teddy and a cup of Ovaltine? Fireworks and frivolity? A party? Music? Dancing? Or you could be reading in bed, between clean linen sheets before falling into deep and restful sleep and sweet dreams…

An extract from In the Orchard, the Swallows

A tale of tenderness in the face of great and corrupt power, In The Orchard, The Swallows from author Peter Hobbs is a heartbreaking novel written in prose of exquisite stillness and beauty.

Researching The Flying Man

Roopa Farooki discusses her research behind her new novel, The Flying Man…

Roopa Farooki on The Flying Man

Roopa Farooki introduces The Flying man, a story of the ultimate immigrant, a man who fits in everywhere and nowhere, who cannot help but cause harm to those around him, but ultimately, inspires love.

What is The Panda Theory?

“You’ve only been here for a few days but you already know loads of people. You walk into people’s lives, just like that.”

Read an extract from Pascal Garnier’s humourous and dark novel, out in March from Gallic Books.

Discover The Flying Man

Read an extract from Roopa Farooki’s affecting, evocative and often funny story of the ultimate immigrant, a man who fits in everywhere and nowhere, who cannot help but cause harm to those around him, but ultimately, inspires love.

Win a copy of Partitions, by Amit Majmudar

Courtesy of One World Publications we have five copies of Amit Majmudar’s moving novel of compassion, crulety and survival, Partitions…

Yvvette Edwards discusses A Cupboard Full of Coats

Yvvette Edwards reads from her Man Booker Prize longlisted novel, explains how she developed her characters, and discusses some of the key themes in the book.

Win a copy of The Gendarme, by Mark T. Mustian [closed]

What would you do if the love of your life, and all your memories, were lost – only to reappear at the end of your life with such shocking revelations that you wish you had never remembered…

We have five copies to give away to Bookhugger readers.

Up from the Blue Reading Guide

Download the reading guide to Susan Henderson’s achingly real depiction of mental illness, Up from the Blue….

Discover Up from the Blue

Read an extract from Susan Henderson’s achingly real depiction of mental illness, Up from the Blue.

“Thoughtfully written…beautiful and utterly convincing – 5 stars” – New Books

The Coward’s Tale

‘My name is Laddy Merridew. I’m a cry-baby. I’m sorry.’

‘And my name is Ianto Jenkins. I am a coward. And that’s worse.’

Read an extract from Vanessa Gebbie’s haunting novel.