If you can’t have enough of crime, here are more for you. Costa has announced its 2018 shortlists of crime writing titles. Costa is one of the UK’s most prestigious and popular literary prizes and recognises some of the most enjoyable books of the year, written by authors based in the UK and Ireland.

Costa Novel Award shortlist

Costa First Novel Award shortlist

Costa Biography Award shortlist

Costa Poetry Award shortlist

Costa Children’s Book Award shortlist