Cal Revely-Calder and Lucy ThynneJun 24, 2026 – 12.00pmThis year is already shaping up as a great one for books. So far, we’ve had unmissable fiction from the likes of Julian Barnes and George Saunders, as well as a sparkling, wry novel by Gwendoline Riley.Prefer non-fiction? There’s plenty, from a new guide to dealing with your phone-addled brain to a magnificent history of the Soviet Union.The Telegraph LondonSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles