KAZUO ISHIGURO was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1954 and moved to Britain at the age of five. His eight previous works of fiction have earned him many honors around the world, including the Nobel Prize in Literature and the Booker Prize. His work has been translated into over fifty languages, and The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go, both made into acclaimed films, have each sold more than 2 million copies. He was given a knighthood in 2018 for Services to Literature. He also holds the decorations of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from France and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star from Japan.
In this reading guide, we will uncover some of the up-and-coming modern authors from across Britain. These contemporary British authors are making waves in the literary world, bringing diverse perspectives, bold narratives, and compelling characters to enrich your reading experience. We all know the names of the greats from Jane Austen to Arthur Conan Doyle…
