Top Picks from March

As we draw the curtains on yet another month, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the plethora of captivating literary offerings that have graced our shelves throughout March. From thrilling page-turners to thought-provoking narratives, there's an abundance of new releases waiting to be explored. Let’s take a look at the top 5 five new titles of March, all available to buy now in the shop. 

First up we have "Vulture Capitalism," by Grace Blakeley. The renowned journalist exposes the reality behind our capitalist system, revealing how record corporate profits fail to benefit everyone, and how our choices are often dictated by powerful corporations. From JPMorgan to Boeing, Blakeley highlights where late-stage capitalism has gone awry. This timely and incisive book offers crucial insights into the world's current state and suggests actionable steps for change.

The latest literary bestseller from faber: "Shy" by Max Porter, acclaimed author of "Grief is the Thing with Feathers" and "Lanny," is a haunting novel that delves into guilt, rage, and boyhood. Praised by George Saunders and Ian Rankin, it follows the troubled journey of a teenage boy through a few strange hours of his life. As he navigates his inner demons and haunted memories, the narrative explores themes of isolation and the quest for redemption. This compelling and beautifully written story is a testament to the power of literature as empathy.

And in translation, we have "Blue Lard" by Vladimir Sorokin. A groundbreaking Russian novel that challenges traditional literary norms. Published in 1999 amidst controversy, it defies expectations with its graphic and provocative narrative. Set in a futuristic world where famous Russian writers are cloned to produce texts for their blue lard, which holds mysterious powers, the story unfolds with a mix of satire and surrealism. Max Lawton's English translation preserves the novel's visceral intensity, offering readers a glimpse into Sorokin's iconoclastic vision.

‘Paradise Rot’ by Jenny Hval follows Jo, a university student in a peculiar new country, navigating an unconventional living situation that blurs boundaries between reality and dreams. Jenny Hval's debut novel offers a sensual exploration of sexual awakening and queer desire, infused with lyrical prose.

Finally, a very exciting release. Here for the first time in English, the ‘lost’ novel of Gabriel Garcia Marquez (author of ‘100 Years of Solitude’): "Until August" is a captivating tale from the Nobel Prize-winner. Ana Magdalena Bach, happily married yet drawn to adventure, grapples with desire and regret on a tropical island where she indulges in annual liaisons. This sensuous and introspective novel explores themes of freedom and the complexities of love with profound insight. Certainly not to be missed. 

All the above books are available to but in the shop, Home Delivery here via bookshop.org or you can Order with us for collection from the shop.