Ghost Driver by Nell Osborne, published by Moist Books | Review | Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026

In this episode, Aaron & Lucy discuss Ghost Driver by Nell Osborne, published by Moist Books.This is the final book we’re covering from the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 shortlist before the winner is announced — and we break down its themes, style, and where it sits among this year’s contenders.🏆 The Winner Is Next📅 The winner is announced tomorrow (Wednesday)🎧 We’ll be back with a reaction episode as soon as the result dropsWe’ll also be releasing a special episode featuring:Neil Griffiths — Director of the PrizeSusanna Crossman — one of this year’s judges🌊 Eden’s Shore Specials IncomingWe’ve got a packed week of episodes coming your way:An episode with Tom Alexander, Anna Bu Kliewer, and Sofia HericsonA second interview episode with Oisín Ó Fágáin himself📚 Eden’s Shore is also featured on the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2026 list.🌍 What’s NextNext week, we jump into the International Booker Prize:📅 Shortlist announced Tuesday🎧 We’ll kick things off with a longlist reaction & shortlist prediction episode📚 Stay tuned — it’s a huge week on the podcast as we wrap one prize and dive straight into another!