The list contains some of my absolute favourite debut novels. There are some award-winners and big hitters that I had to include, but I’ve also tried to highlight some lesser-known debuts that I’ve absolutely adored.
I’ve also tried to include books from a few different genres including mythology, crime and historical fiction. Hopefully there’s something for everyone on this list!
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The Big Jubilee Read book list has been announced! As we all know, Queen Elizabeth is the longest-serving monarch in British history, after becoming queen over 70 years ago, on 6th February 1952. To mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, The Reading Agency have compiled a list of novels, short story anthologies and poetry collections published …
The Booker Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards. Winners not only get a bump in publicity, and most likely sales, they also receive a substantial cash payout. The first booker prize was awarded back in 1969 and the prize is just as prestigious now, in 2022. Due to an administrative decision to …
Shuggie Bain is the New York Times bestselling debut novel by Douglas Stuart, published in 2020.
I was a bit late to the party when it comes to Shuggie Bain. It’s a book that sat on my bookcase for a long time before I finally decided to read it. I think after seeing it discussed on Between The Covers and hearing how bleak it was, I felt I had to be in the right frame of mind before I began it.