Win Picador's 2026 Booker Prize longlisted novels!

John of John by Douglas Stuart and The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley

Celebrate literary excellence and win two standout Picador novels freshly nominated for the Booker Prize 2026 longlist!

Journey to the windswept Isle of Harris in Douglas Stuart’s John of John—a razor-sharp, tender excavation of family secrets, faith, and identity. Then step into Gwendoline Riley’s The Palm House, a masterfully precise portrait of work, friendship, and the fragile ways we survive life's quiet collisions.

3 lucky winners will receive:

1 × copy of John of John by Douglas Stuart
1 × copy of The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley
1 x Harris Tweed tote bag

To enter, simply fill out the form below. Good luck!

Competition closes: 16th August 2026 at 23:59. Open to UK residents, 18+. Terms and conditions apply.