We’re delighted to reveal the 20 books that make up the 2015 Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist.

Showcasing both rising stars of literature and well-established writers, the longlist features five debut novelists and eight previously shortlisted authors.

Shami Chakrabarti, Chair of judges, says of the longlist:

“The Prize’s 20th year is a particularly strong one for women’s fiction. All judges fought hard for their favourites and the result is a 2015 list of 20 to be proud of – with its mix of genres and styles, first-timers and well-known names from around the world.”

She added: “There is a very strong showing of UK writers and we are all incredibly excited about the final stages of the search for the winner.”

The judges must now whittle these 20 books down to a shortlist of six, before choosing an overall winner to be announced on 3rd June 2015.