New books 2026

Salt’s 2026 list

Our 2026 programme brings together fresh voices, daring ideas and our expansion into genre fiction and non-fiction – twenty-seven books that challenge, entertain and inspire.

Alongside major new works from some of our most acclaimed authors, the list features striking debuts, each chosen for its originality, urgency and wit.

Browse the full collection below and discover the stories that have shaped Salt’s year.

Chris Hamilton-Emery
Director, Salt