Everybody's talking about new Russian literature!

When it comes to all-time literary greats, Russia takes some beating. But while the grand traditions of the Russian novel live on, the new wave of Russian writing brings a new kick to a winning formula. Not only do today’s writers report the new Russia, from the frontline and free from clichés, but they infuse the Russian novel with the best of contemporary globalised culture.

Now English readers have the chance to read ten of the most exciting new Russian novels. These blend all the qualities you expect from Russian books―ideas, imagination, insight, and intensity―with humour, gripping narrative and a modern sensibility. Whether it’s the archly retro detective fiction of Akunin, Bykov’s warped future or Lukyanenko’s mystical alternative present―these are all stories which will speak to readers today. 

Get in on the buzz and order one, two or the whole range online today!

He-Lover of Death by Boris Akunin

Living Souls by Dmitry Bykov

Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky

Paris Weekend by Sergei Kostin

The Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko

The Helmet of Horror by Victor Pelevin

I Am a Chechen! by German Sadulaev

2017 by Olga Slavnikova

An Awkward Age by Anna Starobinets

Daniel Stein, Interpreter by Ludmila Ulitskaya