The list of people who think This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is one of the best books of 2026 so far continues to grow.
Today, NPR published NPR Staffers Share Their Favorite Fiction Reads of 2026 So Far, featuring recommendations from journalists across the organisation.
And look who made the list:
NPR producer Liz Baker recommends Maggie’s adventures for “anyone who has ever imagined themselves inside a beloved book,” and gives us a shout-out (or at least I like to think so!) mentioning that it’s our girl’s extensive fandom knowledge that will help her save the kingdom.
Congratulations Ilona and Gordon, we are one proud Horde!
You can read NPR’s full list of favourite fiction reads of the year at the link I included above – thank you so much to Liz Baker and NPR for including This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me among such excellent company.
How exciting!
Certified First of June 23rd!
Am I first! 😱.
Whoo-hoo! More accolades! More potential Horde members! Our reach is vast and deep. 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎇🎇🎇🎇
Onward to more yummy reads when they are available! Being fluffy as much as possible on that.
***whispers – No Steve, you cannot get the ferrets involved in stealing the rough drafts and edited copies of the writings.***
Hey, I made it to second. Go me! 😂😂😂😂😂
Oh, I got so close! Congratulations!!
Yay!!!
Congratulations! 🎉
I just saw that when I was on NPR and had to come check if it was known.
Congrats!
Congratulations again!! Everything you write is so amazing, including rough drafts and shopping lists! 😁
Congratulations! NPR chose well!
It’s delightful that the rest of the world is discovering the joy of HA’s vivid imagination! Their works are my favorite comfort rereads!
Whoop! Love all the accolades rolling in for HA and Maggie.
Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! Congratulations Ilona and Gordon of House Andrews for another accolade!
May the Horde continue to expand far and wide!
Sending peace, health and safety to all!