We’re all very passionate about books and reading at the Book People and nothing excites us more than when we come across a brand new author with a compelling story to tell. Whenever we state a book is our Debut Fiction Choice, you know that you will never have read anything quite like it. Awarded to those authors whose work has astounded us in so many ways, we are delighted when we get the chance to showcase their work to our customers. From books that have gone on to claim numerous awards to magical and extraordinary reads you’re sure to go back to time and time again, you’re always likely to fall for a Book People Debut Fiction Choice.
Christie Watson – Tiny Sunbirds Far Away
After recommending this poignant and warming read, it went on to become the winner of the 2011 Costa First Novel Award. It tells the story of Blessing and her brother Ezikiel as they go from a life of luxury to trying to survive in a peasant’s compound…
Benjamin Wood – The Bellwether Revivals
Following the fortunes of the bright and bookish Oscar Lowe as he falls in love with the enigmatic Iris Bellwether, and subsequently find himself immersed into a world of scholarship, privilege and disturbance, this title was nominated for the 2012 Costa First Novel Award.
Gavin Extence – The Universe Versus Alex Woods
The tale of an unlikely friendship and an incredible scenario, this book focuses on the life of bullied outcast Alex Woods, a teenager who has survived against incredible odds. When he strikes up a bond with elderly neighbour Mr Peterson, they both begin to learn something from each other…
Karen Thompson Walker – The Age of Miracles
The Earth is in the middle of ‘The Slowing’, an extraordinary event which has seen the 24-hour day expand. While it is asserted that day-to-day life should continue, 11-year-old Julia is in the middle of adolescence. A coming-of-age novel set in a not-too-distant dystopian future.
Amity Gaige – Schroder
Acclaimed by the likes of Adam Haslett and Jonathan Franzen, Schroder is an exquisitely written novel about an intriguing subject. Awaiting news of his kidnap trial, Erik Schroder starts to tell his wife about the seven-day road trip on which he took their daughter Meadow…