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Women's Prize for Fiction 2022
The Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist has been announced and shines a spotlight on outstanding, ambitious original fiction by women from anywhere in the world. Check out the full list.
The Wolfson History Prize Shortlist 2022
The Wolfson History Prize, the UK’s most prestigious history writing prize, has today revealed their shortlist for 2022. Celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary this year, the prize showcases the best accessible historical non-fiction titles from the previous year. Find out more about the shortlist.
International Booker Prize Shortlist 2022
The judges of the 2022 International Booker Prize have revealed the six shortlisted books representing the finest translated fiction from around the world. Wildly original works of literature that will captivate readers, this year’s shortlisted books all explore trauma, whether on an individual or societal level. Find out more about the Shortlist. Your reading group can also apply to shadow the shortlist of the Prize, with full details over on our noticeboard.
The Reading Agency's February Booklist: LGBT+ History Month
Discover The Reading Agency’s February booklist celebrating the voices and stories of the LGBT+ community. There is compelling non-fiction, captivating romance and heart-stopping sci-fi among this selection of classic and brand-new titles. Check out the full list. Let us know what you think of the books on Twitter and Instagram using @readingagency.
The Reading Agency's Books of the Year 2021
At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and get through those challenging lockdown months. Members of our team have picked the book that stood out to them and shared a few words on why they loved it. We hope you find some inspiration for your next read, or perhaps spot a few titles you have enjoyed yourself! Find out more about the list. Let us know what you think of the books on Twitter and Instagram using @readingagency and #BooksOfTheYear.
Themed booklists
We’ve collected together some of our previous booklists on a variety of themes and topics. Take a look to find your next read.