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10 September 2026
The bestselling landmark collection that gave voice to a generation, redefining the conversation on race and belonging in Britain
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WINNER OF THE ‘BOOKS ARE MY BAG’ READER’S CHOICE AWARD
‘A must-read’ ZADIE SMITH
‘Phenomenal’ MALORIE BLACKMAN
‘If I could, I’d push a copy if this through the letterbox of every front door in Britain’ INDEPENDENT
Fearless, challenging, playful, moving and always real, this groundbreaking essay collection sees 21 leading writers of colour explore the realities of the immigrant experience in Britain. What it means to grow up and live in a country and still be made to feel like an outsider, no matter how long it’s been your home.
When it was first published, The Good Immigrant lit a fire: telling the truth, starting conversations and irrevocably changing how we talk about race. But the work is far from done, and its wisdom is needed now more than ever.
Here are 21 of our most vital voices, urging you to listen, care – and resist.
“A must-read”
Zadie Smith
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“A stunning collection of original voices”
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Nikesh Shukla
Nikesh Shukla is the author of fiction and non-fiction books, and the co-founder of The Good Literary Agency, the Jhalak Prize and the Good Journal.
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