Reading Lists
From seasonal reading picks by the Faber team to creative compilations of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays, enjoy our immersive reading lists.
Claire Kilroy, author of Soldier Sailor, recommends four books that reflect the experience of the early years of motherhood.
Rachael Allen shares the prose and poetry that inspired God Complex, her second poetry collection.
Tania Branigan, author of Red Memory: The Afterlives of China’s Cultural Revolution, picks the books that illuminate contemporary China.
We asked Des Fitzgerald, Author of The City of Today is a Dying Thing, for a list of five notable …
Fiona Williams, author of The House of Broken Bricks, chooses six books in which food plays a powerful role.
New year, new books. Find reading ideas for 2024 with our preview of Faber’s new and upcoming releases.
This list captures nominations from fellow Faber Members for their book of 2023 — we hope it provides some inspiration …
We asked some of our authors to pick their favourite book of 2023.
Award-winning and bestselling historical novelist Thomas Keneally shares with us some of the brilliant non-fiction which has helped shape, inspire …
Looking for a book to curl up with by the fire? We asked Faber staff to tell us which books …
We have compiled a list of non-fiction works of note to browse for the history, biography and memoir lover in …
Your local indie bookseller is the perfect person to ask for a book recommendation – they know what’s new better …
Paul Auster is ‘one of the great American prose stylists of our time’ (New York Times). His novels include 4 …
Authors’ letters provide fascinating insights into the personalities and social context behind some of the greatest works of our time.
As part of Black History Month we celebrate Black poetry, arts and non-fiction writers published and upcoming from Faber.
This week we highlight some works of contemporary literature that break new ground, written by Black women and inspired by …
This Black History Month we share a set of reading lists which celebrate works by Black authors. This first instalment …
There’s not yet a chill in the air but the nights are drawing in. Whether you’re looking for something creepy …
Discover your next favourite read among Faber's new and upcoming releases across all genres.
Thomas Morris, a Granta Best Young Novelist 2023, shares six short stories that informed Open Up – his new collection …
To mark the tenth anniversary of Seamus Heaney’s death and to celebrate his extraordinary legacy, we share a poem from …
Faber Poetry Editor and author of The Waste Land: A Biography of a Poem celebrates the history of the poem …
Angus Cargill, Publishing Director and editor of Faber’s graphic novels list, picks some of his favourite titles from this fast-growing …
To celebrate the publication of Caret by Adam Mars-Jones we have pulled together a list of some of the best …
This month sees the publication of Declan Ryan's debut poetry collection, Crisis Actor. To celebrate, the poet selects his …
Whether you’re new to her work or looking for your next read, we’ve put together a brief guide to Lorrie …
As the summer holidays approach, we’re beginning to think about which books to pack for our holiday reading. The Faber …
Check out new and upcoming releases from across Faber's publishing for some reading inspiration.
This month sees the publication of Yan Ge’s collection of nine short stories, Elsewhere. To mark her English-language debut, the …
We asked the Faber team for their romantic fiction recommendations, perfect for devouring on the beach, by the pool or …
Luke Harding, Guardian correspondent and author of Invasion: Russia’s Bloody War and Ukraine’s Fight for Survival, shares eight books to …
Are you planning a summer getaway? Or not going away and looking for a bit of escapism? Browse our list …
A round-up of what Faber Members told us about the books (from any publisher) that changed them and in what …
Whether you’re new to his work or looking for your next read, we’ve put together a brief guide to Peter …
Amit Chaudhuri is the author of eight novels, whose ‘languorous, elliptical, beautiful prose is impressively impossible to put in any …
Spring is a time for new beginnings – and new books. As the days get longer, the Faber team are …