Books published by Canongate Books

From the International Man Booker winner - a fever dream of a novel where love, jealousy and obsession collide

'The book everyone needs to read' JEANETTE WINTERSON, The Times

From a writer whose books succeed in either subverting or creating genres comes a unique look at an inaccessible world

This brilliant new novel takes the reader on a haunting odyssey.

Billie Holiday's signature tune, 'Strange Fruit', with its graphic and heart-wrenching portrayal of a lynching in the South, brought home the evils of racism as well as being an inspiring mark of resistance. In 1939, its performance sparked controversy (and sometimes violence) wherever Billie Holiday went.

"The funniest writer ever to put words to paper" - Hugh Laurie

Sir John Lister-Kaye encourages us to look in close detail at the nature around us.

A timely reissue of CWA-shortlisted Karin Alvtegen's acclaimed psychological thriller

The Living Mountain is a captivating piece of literature penned by the renowned author, Nan Shepherd. Published in 2011 by Canongate Books, this book is a timeless exploration of life in the Scottish Cairngorms. This book belongs to the genre of nature writing and is a testament to Shepherd's profound and insightful relationship with the mountain environment. Shepherd's unique perspective and lyrical writing style make this book a must-read for nature lovers and literature enthusiasts alike. Published by Canongate Books, this title further solidifies their reputation for delivering thought-provoking and quality literature.

Age is just a number...

A touching and atmospheric love story - When Anna Harvik travels to Norway in 1946 in order to visit the family of her late husband, the country is only just recovering from five cruel years of Nazi occupation. So it is with surprise that she finds in this cold and bitter country the capacity for new love and perhaps even a new home.

A commission to buy a classic Packard saloon on behalf of a client should have been routine for Jack Colby, but this Packard is special . . . and as Jack struggles to piece together the car's history and the mystery surrounding it, he is soon precipitated into a dangerous world where nothing is as it seems.

17-year-old Betty Jo Dean was abducted and murdered thirty years ago. It took two days to find her body, shot in the back of the head. No one was ever charged with her murder. Now, new mayor Mac Bassett has re-opened the case. But when the body is exhumed, it is revealed that the skull, found loose in the coffin, does not belong to Betty Jo.

Karl Pilkington: Adventurer. Philosopher. Idiot. Join the orange-headed one as he travels the world and discovers its wonders...