Six of the best novels of 2025
Dr Tessa Whitehouse, Reader in 18th-century Literature and Director of Queen Mary Centre for Religion and Literature at Queen Mary spoke to The Conversation about a novel that will make you think twice about getting a mani-pedi…
In the article, literary experts from universities across the UK selected a diverse list of seven novels that they regarded as among the best of the year. Dr Whitehouse joined colleagues from Nottingham Trent University, University of East London, University of Westminster, Lancaster University and others to highlight fiction that pushes boundaries, reflects cultural complexity and offers rich storytelling.
The pieces chosen span a range of voices and styles, from internationally translated works gaining acclaim for their cultural perspective to contemporary novels reflecting on global social realities. Through this piece, Dr Whitehouse brings Queen Mary’s academic voice to a broader public audience, helping readers navigate an exciting literary landscape.
Read the original article on The Conversation to explore the full list and the thinking behind the selections.