Jon McGregor is a British author best known for his critically acclaimed novels, which often explore themes of human connection and the quiet significance of everyday life. His debut novel, "If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things," earned widespread recognition, securing a Booker Prize nomination in 2002 and winning both the Betty Trask Prize and the Somerset Maugham Award in 2003. Subsequent works, including "So Many Ways to Begin" (2006) and "Even the Dogs" (2010), further established his reputation, with "So Many Ways to Begin" also appearing on the Booker Prize longlist.
McGregor's writing is characterized by its lyrical prose and meticulous attention to detail, often weaving together fragmented narratives to create a poignant, immersive reading experience. His 2017 novel, "Reservoir 13," marked another milestone in his career, showcasing his ability to blend naturalistic storytelling with profound emotional depth. Over the years, McGregor has solidified his place as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature, earning praise for his innovative approach to narrative structure and his ability to capture the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Reservoir Books
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Reservoir 13
2017
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The Reservoir Tapes
2017
Standalone Novels
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If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things
2002
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So Many Ways to Begin
2006
3
Even the Dogs
2010
4
Lean Fall Stand
2021
Collections
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This Isn't the Sort of Thing That Happens to Someone Like You
2012
The BBC National Short Story Award Books
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The BBC National Short Story Award 2010 (With: Helen Oyeyemi, David Constantine, Sarah Hall, Aminatta Forna)
2010
2
The BBC National Short Story Award 2011 (With: Alison MacLeod, M.J. Hyland, K.J. Orr, Sue MacGregor)
2011
3
The BBC International Short Story Award 2012 (By: Miroslav Penkov, Carrie Tiffany, Deborah Levy, M.J. Hyland, Clive Anderson, Lucy Caldwell, Henrietta Rose-Innes, Julian Gough, Chris Womersley, Krys Lee, Adam Ross)
2012
4
The BBC National Short Story Award 2013 (By: Lionel Shriver, Sarah Hall, Lavinia Greenlaw, Lucy Wood)
2013
5
The BBC National Short Story Award 2014 (By: Tessa Hadley, Lionel Shriver, Zadie Smith, Rose Tremain, Francesca Rhydderch, Alan Yentob)
2014
6
The BBC National Short Story Award 2015 (By: Jeremy Page)
2015
7
BBC National Short Story Award 2016 (By: Hilary Mantel, Claire-Louise Bennett, Lavinia Greenlaw, Tahmima Anam, Jenni Murray, K.J. Orr)
2016
8
The BBC National Short Story Award 2017 (By: Joanna Trollope, Helen Oyeyemi, Jenni Fagan, Benjamin Markovits, Will Eaves, Cynan Jones)
2017
9
The BBC National Short Story Award 2018 (By: Kerry Andrew, Sarah Hall, Ingrid Persaud, Nell Stevens, Kiare Ladner, Stig Abell)
2018
10
The BBC National Short Story Award 2019 (By: Lucy Caldwell, Jo Lloyd, Lynda Clark, Jacqueline Crooks, Nikki Bedi)
2019
11
The BBC National Short Story Award 2020 (By: Eley Williams, Sarah Hall, Caleb Azumah Nelson, Jan Carson, Jack Houston)
2020
12
The BBC National Short Story Award 2021 (By: Danny Rhodes, James Runcie, Richard Smyth, Lucy Caldwell, Rory Gleeson, Georgina Harding)
2021
13
The BBC National Short Story Award 2022 (By: Kerry Andrew, Elizabeth Day, Jenn Ashworth, Anna Bailey, Vanessa Onwuemezi, Saba Sams)
2022
14
The BBC National Short Story Award 2023 (By: Kamila Shamsie, Reeta Chakrabarti, Nick Mulgrew, Naomi Wood, Cherise Saywell, K Patrick)
2023
15
The BBC National Short Story Award 2024 (By: Lucy Caldwell, Ross Raisin, Will Boast, Manish Chauhan, Paddy O’Connell, Vee Walker)
2024
Jon McGregor Anthologies
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The Sea of Azov
2009
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Writing on the Edge
2010
3
One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1
2011
4
The BBC International Short Story Award 2012
2012
5
Sex and Death
2016
6
Head Land: 10 Years of the Edge Hill Short Story Prize