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Today the Swedish Academy has announced the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025, which was awarded to a Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai, "for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art."

The excitement surrounding the literary world intensifies as the 25 Finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards have been revealed today. This prestigious event honors outstanding works in five categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature.

Autumn brings back the most prestigious literary awards into a spotlight. Although the final announcements are yet to come, selection of the most probable candidates is already on the way. The 2025 Booker Prize judging panel, led by the renowned writer and 1993 Booker Prize winner Roddy Doyle, has selected a shortlist of six novels.

On June 9, 2026, John Grisham, the No.1 New York Times bestselling author, will release Shaken: The Rush to Execute an Innocent Man. Unlike his legal thrillers, this book tells the harrowing true story of Robert Roberson, a Texas father who spent years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit.

Spend your last summer days with new August book releases. Bestselling authors and page-turning stories - this is what's on offer for all tastes this month. So take advantage of our August Top 5:

While you were on vacation, Italians have announced their best book of the year. The second and final vote of the Strega Prize - the key indicator of the Italians' literary taste - proclaimed Andrea Bajani, with his novel L'Anniversario (The Anniversary) (Feltrinelli), the winner of the 79th edition.

Probably one of the most enriching ways to embrace the spirit of summer is through reading books. Whether lounging by the pool, enjoying a picnic in the park, or simply relaxing in a hammock, immersing in a good book might turn into your gateway to adventure and inspiration. So check out our Top 5 of new July books for your next summer read:

The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award, which celebrates excellence, originality, and the very best in crime fiction by UK and Irish authors, has announced this year's winner last week during the Opening Ceremony of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. The most prestigious award in crime fiction 2025 went to Hunted by Abir Mukherjee.

As the summer sun blazes down and heat waves sweep across the landscape, there's no better way to escape the sweltering temperatures than by curling up in the shade with a captivating book. June brings an exciting array of new releases that promise to offer a refreshing respite from the heat. Whether you’re lounging in a hammock, sitting on a porch, or enjoying a cool breeze under a tree, these Top 5 new June books will keep you engaged and entertained throughout the summer d

One more book can be added to the best book list of 2025. It's Yael van der Wouden’s The Safekeep, which just won the 30th Women's Prize for Fiction.