Books published by Canongate Books

A delightful and illuminating exploration of the human instinct to make things small, from the bestselling author of Just My Type and On the Map

A rediscovered classic: Eve Babitz's wry, tender coming-of-age tale of 1970s LA

Virginia Woolf's seductive, provocative masterpiece is a whirlwind adventure through time, gender and identity. Introduced by Tilda Swinton

An unflinching and deeply moving collection of stories by a debut writer currently serving a life sentence in Michigan's prison system. His stories form a vivid portrait of prison life, painted from behind bars

Intimate new stories from the Booker Prize-winning James Kelman. He 'brings alive a human consciousness like no other writer can' ALAN WARNER

A strikingly original and profound slice of mythology from the award-winning author of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

The story of a boy's adventures in the wonders of the natural world, from one of Britain's best-known naturalists and conservationists

A daring retelling of the story of Samson, from the author of the Man Booker International Prize-winning A Horse Walks Into a Bar

An exploration of modern masculinity by the first transgender man to box at Madison Square Garden, shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize

Alan Spence's debut collection of short stories is a timeless portrait of Glasgow, and an acknowledged piece of classic Scottish writing. Introduced by Janice Galloway

A 'visionary . . . crisp and lucid exploration of myth-making' (DAVID MITCHELL) from the bestselling author of A History of God

When the Earl of Merton finds himself playing knight in shining armor to a damsel in distress, he knows his days as a notorious rake are numbered. But though the lady seems grateful for his help, she flees without giving her name. Past scandals and present dangers threaten his pursuit of the mysterious lady, but he knows she is to be his destiny.

1216. England has been invaded. The country is divided. Some support Prince Louis of France; others remain loyal to the king. King John summons Sir Josse d'Acquin to support him, but can Josse save the king from himself? Meanwhile, Meggie attends a sick patient, who tasks her with retrieving a cursed treasure...

Coming across Hart's shot-up body, Detective Harpur and Constable Iles have to work out why the private investigator was executed. The trail leads them through illegal art trading, money laundering and more murder. Iles suspects Harpur is hiding something and Harpur is hiding essential facts from him. Will the mismatched pair close the case?

Three murders. One item ties them together: a can of spray gas has been left after each crime. With no leads and no witnesses, the cops have to wait for murder number four, but Archer realizes there's a pattern taking shape. Teaming up with voodoo queen Solange Cordray, Archer begins to uncover evidence of a shocking conspiracy.

Homeless heroin addict, Paige Riley, is missing. Whilst people celebrate the West End Festival, a woman is found claiming to have been abducted by aliens. Before DCI Anderson and DI Costello can find out, a body is discovered and a depraved killer has taken advantage of the busiest day of the year to carry out a gruesomely macabre plan.

Ex-con Nicolas returns home to reconcile with his mother. But he isn't prepared to discover he has a younger sister, whom he's never met. But she's missing, and he isn't the only one looking for Emilia. If he has any chance of finding her alive, he must join forces with his enemy to prevent Emilia becoming the victim of a cannibalistic killer.

A body is found in Underhill, but Alex Duggins doesn't want to get involved. But she learns that young boy found the body, she and Tony are reluctantly drawn into the investigation. To protect Kyle and his elder brother, Alex withholds information from the police, which could have fatal consequences. Has her silence put those she loves in danger?