Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 Longlist

We’re kicking off a brand new reading series focused on selected titles from the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 Longlist — formerly known as the Republic of Consciousness Prize.We’ll be reading five longlisted books, before choosing a final sixth title from the shortlist once it’s announced. From there, we’ll follow the prize all the way to the winner.📅 New episodes every Monday🏆 Prize winner announced: 25th March🎁 Bonus episodes every FridayCheck our social media for the full reading schedule, read along with us, and share your thoughts — everyone’s welcome to join the book club.📖 Our Longlist PicksGroup pick:• Small Boat by Vincent DelecroixTranslated by Helen StevensonWe’ll also be revisiting Small Axes / HopeRoad, which we previously discussed during our International Booker Prize 2025 shortlist coverage — with a brand new episode on it coming this Monday.Hannah’s pick:• The Weasel and the Whore by Martha Luisa Hernández CadenasTranslated by Julia Sanches & Jennifer Shyue (Héloïse Press)Colin’s pick:• Spit by David Brennan (époque press)Lucy’s pick:• On the Greenwich Line by Shady LewisTranslated by Katharine Halls (Peirene Press)Aaron’s pick:• Figures Crossing the Field Towards the Group by Rebecca Gransden (Tangerine Press)🎙️ HostsAaron: @AaronRiceMediaHannah: @certifiedbookyapperhannahLucy: @bookz2026Colin: @c_f_writesFollow us @bookiesfavouritebookclubEmail us ⁠[email protected]⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">[email protected]📣 Read along with us, share your reactions on social media, and help us decide which shortlisted book becomes our final sixth read.Welcome to the next chapter of Bookies’ Favourite!