Charles Cumming’s latest BOX 88 thriller ICARUS 17 landed on The Times’ “Four Great Thrillers to read this July” roundup, and was selected as “Thriller of the Month” by the Sunday Times: “Cumming’s storytelling is… dynamic, resembling a deadly version of the TV show ‘Race Across the World’. And, happily, the hectic action and country-hopping leave room for other elements, from the two couples’ love stories to nods to espionage classics.” The Mysterious Press published the book on July 7, 2026.

Vincent Yu has won the 2026 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize for his breathtaking debut novel, SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER — a story of survival, hope, and second chances in an Asian American community in Massachusetts, when a false missile throws the residents’ lives into chaos. Voted on by more than 250 booksellers from Barnes & Noble stores nationwide, the Barnes & Noble Discover Prize is an annual literary award that recognizes exceptional debut authors whose work stands out for its originality, emotional impact, and potential for long-term success. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER was published by Flatiron Books on May 5, 2026.