Booklists

New year, new books to read... but what of the new novelists, the debuts that come out every year? That's why we've put together a list of some of our favourite debut novels of the last few years. Enjoy these writers at the very start of their career because each one of them will be going on to bigger things. Some of them already have.

It's been quite a while since there was a year when there were too many short story collections to get through. It really has been a great year for short stories. Here are 5 collections that really impressed us.

Summer is approaching and you're probably wondering what books to take away with you.

Before you load up your e-reader or head on down to your local bookshop, here's a list of alternative choices for summer reads, books that have been released this year that would make for a great holiday companion, wherever you're going. A mixture of magical and literary fiction, of comedy, of non-fiction, of thriller, from prize winners and nominees to debuts and short story writers, this diverse list of books will help you wile away time on any beach.

There's been a resurgence of late in short stories, with a rising number of literature nights, new online portals and apps for the form and celebration from other writers. So we thought we'd give you our short story collections of the year...

Ten collections to celebrate the strength of British short story writers...

Ten American short story collections we love.