Meet the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2026 Shortlist Authors
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The episode features a discussion with the shortlisted authors of the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2026.
The Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize Shortlist is here and it's time to meet the class of 2026. With books that take us from modern America to medieval Europe, from magical realism to modern satire, from private lives to open houses - these are the writers that have most excited our experience booksellers and we can't wait for you to discover your own favourite. Join us for a freewheeling conversation about technique, tenacity and turning inspiration into something tangible.
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