Present Tense

Writing about the 'here and now' is like hitting a moving target, but when done right, it offers sharp, exhilarating insights into modern life.

Natasha Brown's breakout debut, 'Assembly', was a wry takedown of contemporary Britain. Her new novel, 'Universality', begins with a journalist's exposé and zooms out to explore how power, class and money dominate our lives.

Booker Prize-shortlisted author David Szalay, returns with 'Flesh', a gripping tale of a man unraveling under forces beyond his control, asking what truly makes a life worth living.

Join them as they hold a mirror to society and offer sharp observations on the human experience.