Win Picador's most desired proofs for 2026

We're giving you the chance to win a collection of eight highly anticipated Picador fiction proofs, set to illuminate the literary landscape of 2026.

This handpicked collection includes 2026's leading fiction reads, each promising to enchant, inspire and provoke thought, while showcasing the finest in contemporary literary fiction from returning and debut authors!

3 lucky winners will receive:

• 1 x uncorrected proof of John of John by Douglas Stuart
• 1 x uncorrected proof of Holy Boy by Lee Heejoo
• 1 x uncorrected proof of A Private Man by Stephanie Sy-Quia
• 1 x uncorrected proof of Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
• 1 x uncorrected proof of Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami
• 1 x uncorrected proof of The Hill in the Dark Grove by Liam Higginson
• 1 x uncorrected proof of The News from Dublin by Colm Toibin
• 1 x uncorrected proof of The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley

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

Competition closes at 23:59 on 31st December 2025. Open to UK entrants only. Entrants must be 18+. Terms and conditions apply.