Reading Lists
From seasonal reading picks by the Faber team to creative compilations of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays, enjoy our immersive book lists.
Author Nadia Beard shares the books that inspired The Melody of Things alongside a playlist with the music featured in …
The Faber team are never short of recommendations, and we’ve compiled our Autumn Reads for 2025 in this reading list.
Explore the best of modern Irish literature with our list twenty-one award-winning titles published by Faber, as celebrated by the …
During a summer that has seen conversation dominated by Christopher Nolan's film adaption of The Odyssey, here are some suggestions …
Charlotte Vassell revisits the fiction that inspired to write her contemporary mystery series starring DI Caius Beauchamp.
Discover the texts that inspired Courttia Newland when he was writing The Art of Opposition – a bold, provocative examination of …
What are the most loved plays of modern times? We surveyed playwrights, editors, Faber staff and Members to find their …
To celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026, we asked Faber staff to tell us which book ignited their love …
To celebrate twenty years of publishing Willy Vlautin, we asked Faber staff members to tell us which of his novels …
The Faber team have excellent taste in books, just as you would expect. We’ve compiled the ultimate summer reading list for …
Japanese literature is the most popular language for fiction-in-translation in the UK at the moment. The boom in readership for Japanese …
A guide to Barbara Kingsolver's books to help you decide where to begin with the work of this iconic writer.
She was the twentieth century. Who wouldn’t want to write her biography? To celebrate the publication, here is a guide …
The Faber team have excellent taste in books, just as you would expect. We’ve compiled the ultimate spring reading list …
We’ve put together a guide to a selection of John Lanchester books to help you decide where to begin when …
Dust off your bookshelves this spring and stock up on some of Faber's upcoming releases across fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama …
While best known for his novels, Milan Kundera was also a poet, essayist, critic and philosopher, making him a rare …
Alexa Hall takes us through ten novels you shouldn’t miss if you enjoy delving into deeper questions.
Kiss Marry Kill author Yemi Dipeolu shares five books on her Valentine’s Day reading list for people who like their …
Whether you’re new to his work or looking for your next read, we’ve put together a brief guide to help …
Faber is the publisher of seven outstanding Booker Prize winners, including the first ever winner, Something to Answer For by …
Start off the year on the right page by perusing Faber's upcoming releases. There’s something for everyone who has made …
Faber authors have great taste. That’s why we asked them to recommend their best books of the year for 2025.
The ultimate Christmas Reading List from the Faber team, with the very best books you could read or gift this …
The Confessions author Paul Bradley Carr shares five books for people who are petrified (and occasionally a tiny bit excited) …
Murder Takes a Vacation author Laura Lippman shares which books would make top of the pile for her holiday reading.
With the arrival of Richard Ayoade’s latest collection, we revisit the essential books from one of Britain’s most eccentric writers.
To celebrate Benjamin Markovits’ The Rest of Our Lives 2025 Booker Prize shortlisting, we’ve curated ten compelling novels where journeys …
View our reading list of books centred on friendship and how they define our lives — helping us in the …
Explore our collection of new and upcoming releases from Faber for October to December 2025.
A Reading List of classic books by Black authors this Black History Month. Book descriptions and links are provided via …
The history of the twentieth century was marked decisively by revolutions. These social and political upheavals, in turn, have inspired …
Whether you’re lounging by the pool or escaping the heat in an air-conditioned café, you’ll find the perfect read among …
We asked the Faber team for their romantic fiction recommendations, perfect for devouring on the beach, by the pool or …
Michael Pedersen shares some of his favourite Scottish authors and writing, including those that inspired his new novel, Muckle Flugga.
Oliver Basciano shares the books he read after dark that inspired his book Outcast: A History of Leprosy, Humanity and …