The novel "On the Greenwich Line" by Egyptian writer and journalist Shadi Lewis won the James Tait Black Award for 2026, which is awarded by the University of Edinburgh and is considered one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the United Kingdom. The novel, published in English by Peirene Press with a translation by Catherine Holes, tells the story of a housing officer of Egyptian origin who works with migrants and refugees in East London. It has received widespread critical acclaim for its dark sense of humor and its ability to present an accurate and penetrating portrayal of bureaucracy and the accompanying experiences of displacement, alienation, and the search for belonging.