Fiction to watch out for this year from an array of fan favourites

With a plethora of eagerly anticipated titles to come from local literary stars and and global publishing heavyweights, 2026 looks set to be an exciting year for readers, writes Marjorie Brennan
 Fiction to watch out for this year from an array of fan favourites

George Saunders latest novel, 'Vigil', explores the final hours of life.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 17:30

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Vigil by George Saunders (Bloomsbury)

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