Derek Owusu

Leon "Locksmith" Rolle is one-quarter of the phenomenally successful band Rudimental. In this book, About This Boy: Growing up, making mistakes and becoming me, he shares his aspirational story. With chapters on mindset, self-belief, and confidence, Leon encourages you to find balance and happiness, no matter what life throws at you. Leon grew up in Hackney, where he played semi-professional...

DEREK OWUSU NAMED GRANTA'S BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELISTS 2023 LONGLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2023 LONGLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE - FICTION 2023 LONGLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS 2023 "A highly enigmatic, affectionate and robustly written portrayal of a mother-son relationship . . . very relatable" - Diana Evans Driven by...

Faith is a subject that has shaped the art world in Britain for as long as it has existed. The walls of Tate's galleries exhibit paintings like John Martin's The Last Judgement and The Great Day of His Wrath—both dramatic scenes that foretell apocalyptic destruction and biblical catastrophe. But faith can also exist in the small tender glimpses of hope,...

FROM GRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELIST AND WINNER OF THE DESMOND ELLIOT PRIZE 'Glaringly fresh and true' COURTTIA NEWLAND 'Full of originality and raw, pure, gutsy talent' CHRISTIE WATSON 'Masterful' TROY ONYANGO Loneliness means you don't have to disappoint anyone until you develop the habit of talking to yourself At nineteen, Marcus is young and in love... again. When...

FROM GRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELIST AND WINNER OF THE DESMOND ELLIOT PRIZE 'Glaringly fresh and true' COURTTIA NEWLAND 'Full of originality and raw, pure, gutsy talent' CHRISTIE WATSON 'Masterful' TROY ONYANGO Loneliness means you don't have to disappoint anyone until you develop the habit of talking to yourself At nineteen, Marcus is young and in love... again. When...