Fiebre Tropical by Juli Delgado Lopera chosen by Dwight Garner in the New York Times Critics’ Top Books of 2020 list
We are thrilled to see that Fiebre Tropical by Juli Delgado Lopera is on the New York Times Critics’ Top Books of 2020 list. It was picked by Dwight Garner, who said: ‘The prose in Lopera’s first novel is as ebullient and assertive as Rosie Perez’s shadowboxing in the opening credits of “Do the Right […]
Rainbow Milk by Paul Mendez is Critics’ Favourite in End of the Year Picks
We are thrilled to see Paul Mendez’s debut novel Rainbow Milk appear on many ‘Best Books of 2020’ lists this year. Daniel Hahn chose it for The Spectator, saying: ‘There’s something particularly thrilling about discovering a great debut, and none this year could be more electric than Paul Mendez’s Rainbow Milk. Sex, blackness, class, religion, […]
Ayobami Adebayo wins the Prix Les Afriques 2020
Ayobami Adebayo has been awarded the Prix Les Afriques 2020 for Reste Avec Moi. The novel was first published in English under the title Stay with me before being translated into French by Josette Chicheportiche. The Prix Les Afriques is awarded annually to an African or writer of African descent who has written fiction highlighting a human, societal, […]
Diana Evans, Bernardine Evaristo, Andrew McMillan and Max Porter are honoured with RSL fellowships
We are delighted that as part of the Royal Society of Literature’s 200th birthday they are launching RSL 200, a five-year celebration of the best in literature past, present and future. As part of the celebrations, Diana Evans, Andrew McMillan and Max Porter have all been made Fellows. Bernardine Evaristo has been made a Vice President. […]
When Time Stopped by Ariana Neumann longlisted for the 2021 Wingate Prize
Ariana Neumann’s bestselling memoir When Time Stopped has been longlisted for this year’s Wingate Prize. Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, chair of the judging panel says: “Wingate is about exploring Judaism in a way that is interesting and accessible to the general reader and I believe the long list reflects this, with a healthy balance of different […]
Rachel Clarke, Rachel Long and Karen Raney shortlisted for the COSTA Book Awards 2020
We are thrilled to annouce three Aitken Alexander clients have been shortlisted for the COSTA Book Awards 2020. Dear Life by Rachel Clarke is on the Biography shortlist, My Darling from the Lions by Rachel Long is on the Poetry shortlist and All the Water in the World by Karen Raney is on the First […]
Francis Spufford on his ‘dazzling’ new novel, Light Perpetual
Francis Spufford is on the cover of The Bookseller talking about his forthcoming novel, Light Perpetual, out in February. To read the article click here.
Shadow City by Taran Khan has won the Tata Lit Live First Book Award for Non Fiction
We are delighted to share that Shadow City by Taran Khan has won the Tata Lit Live First Book Award for Non Fiction 2020. You can watch the virtual ceremony below.
Mona Chalabi is a British Science Association 2020 Honorary Fellow
The British Science Association (BSA) has revealed its cohort of Honorary Fellows for 2020, including Mona Chalabi, data journalist and writer. Click here to read the full article.
Megan Hunter selects Five Books about Women Transformed
Megan Hunter’s novel The Harpy is published this month. She shares five books about women transformed. Click here to read the full article.