New Spring Sci-Fi & Thrillers

The British Book Awards, also known as the Nibbies, will hold its annual award ceremony on May 11, 2026, in London. Judges include Oti Mabuse, Prue Leith, Dr. Ranj, Yulia Navalnaya, Ardal O'Hanlon, Janet Ellis, and Abir Mukherjee. Several authors have received multiple nominations, including Freida McFadden, A.F. Steadman, Charlie Mackesy, and Ruth Jones. SenLinYu's "Alchemised" became the fastest-selling UK debut ever, employing a no-spoiler campaign with social media teasers. R.F. Kuang's "Katabasis," a dark academia tale set in Hell, secured her largest pre-order numbers to date, supported by extensive advertising and media coverage. Jacek Dukaj's SF novel "Ice" involved a seven-year translation process by Ursula Phillips after a competition to find a translator. CrimeReads' March 2026 paperback releases include titles from authors such as Connie Briscoe, Chris Offutt, Allison Gunn, and S.A. Cosby. The selection encompasses various subgenres, from suspenseful romance to detective stories and thrillers. Several of the highlighted books have received positive reviews from Publishers Weekly, Shelf Awareness, Library Journal, The New York Times Book Review, and Crime Monthly.