Magazine

Written by readers, for readers, our quarterly magazine tells you which books should be on your bedside table, waiting to be read. With book-related articles, author interviews, and honest reviews from our wider team of contributors, our quarterly magazine is the perfect literary subscription for all engaged and curious readers.

Issue 118, Innocence

Issue 118 explores innocence and experience, justice, and coming-of-age novels. Guest edited by the Julius Taranto, this issue will make you stop and think what the true meaning of innocence really is. Our Innocence features an article and interview with Julius Taranto, author of How I Won a Nobel Prize, a conversation with debut author Lottie Hazell on her scrumptious novel, Piglet, and a retrospective on the literary legend, Elena Ferrante.

What’s included?

Each issue includes a section dedicated to the magazine’s theme, a selection of author interviews, a library of book reviews, as well as a varied range of regular features. As reflected in our book groups choices, nb. focuses predominantly on new and notable fiction, although we aim to shine a light and recommend a diverse range of literature for you to enjoy throughout the year. For an insight into what you can expect, the list below provides an overview of our regular features.

  • An introduction to our theme from a prominent literary figure, followed by an interview.

  • A section dedicated to our theme, including interviews, reviews and the occasional extract.

  • In collaboration with Bookshop.org, our feature celebrates the joy of independent bookshops.

  • A roundup of the most engaging book prize updates.

  • A look back at a beloved author and their collected works.

  • Insight into our three book group picks, including reviews, author interviews, and additional insights.

  • A library of book reviews and recommendations, written by our team of wonderful expert reviewers.

 “nb. magazine does that rare thing of reading as good as it looks. It’s an exquisite print production with myriad quirky flourishes, and absolutely teeming over with literary lustre. It’s one to read, recommend, and proudly pass on”

Michael Pedersen, Author and Poet