Sue Thomas (@brownflopsy.bsky.social)

The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2026 Longlist The longlist for the The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2026 was announced yesterday. As a huge fan of historical fiction, this is always an exciting moment, seeing books I've loved appear on the list or discovering new titles. This year I've read eight of the twelve books on the list. One (The Artist) is in my TBR pile and the remaining three ( http://whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026/02/06/the-walter-scott-prize-for-historical-fiction-2026-longlist-second-guessing-the-judges/