Vigil

Released in early 2026, this novel marks Saunders' return to the "Bardo"—a liminal afterlife state he previously explored in his Booker Prize-winning Lincoln in the Bardo .

Depending on your interest, "Vigil" may refer to a critically acclaimed novel by George Saunders, a popular British television thriller, or a non-fiction book about political upheaval in Hong Kong. Released in early 2026, this novel marks Saunders'

A British police procedural drama created by World Productions for the BBC. Released in early 2026

Reviewers have praised its "explosive imagination" and "moral focus," with some comparing it to A Christmas Carol . It became a major bestseller shortly after its release. 2. Vigil (TV Series, 2021–Present) a popular British television thriller