Booker Prize 2023: Paul Lynch named winner for dystopian book
Discover ‘Prophet Song’ by Paul Lynch, the 2023 Booker Prize winner, a gripping dystopian masterpiece.
Polari Prizes: Ransom and Armfield pick up top LGBT book award
Discover the winners of the 2023 Polari Prizes, celebrating LGBTQ+ literature’s diversity and literary excellence.
Baillie Gifford Prize: John Valliant named winner for ‘extraordinary’ book
John Vaillant is crowned winner of the 2023 Baillie Gifford Prize for ‘Fire Weather,’ exploring a catastrophic 2016 wildfire.
National Book Awards: winners condemn Gaza war
The National Book Awards merged literary excellence with pressing issues in Gaza, honouring winners and showcasing socio-political concerns.
David Cohen Prize 2023: John Burnside wins lifetime award
Scottish writer John Burnside awarded the prestigious David Cohen Prize for Literature 2023 for his lifetime’s work.
Cundill History Prize 2023: Tania Branigan named winner
Tania Branigan wins 2023 Cundill History Prize for her haunting portrayal of China’s Cultural Revolution.
Michael Rosen unveils Uyghur scholar Rahile Dawut as PEN’s Writer of Courage
Renowned author Michael Rosen recently announced Professor Rahile Dawut as the recipient of the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize for her courage and commitment to her work despite facing persecution. The annual prize, named after the legendary playwright Harold Pinter, is awarded to writers who have faced adversity for their beliefs. The award ceremony took place […]
Baillie Gifford Prize 2023: 6 outstanding books on shortlist
In a thrilling moment for literature enthusiasts worldwide, the coveted Baillie Gifford Prize has unveiled its 2023 shortlist. These six remarkable books are now poised to compete for the prestigious literary honour, as announced by the chair of judges, Frederick Studemann, during a live event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. The 2023 Baillie Gifford Prize […]
Nobel Literature Prize 2023: best books by winner Jon Fosse
The prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2023 has found a worthy recipient in the form of Norwegian literary luminary, Jon Fosse. The Swedish Academy, in their commendation, celebrated Fosse’s contribution to the world of literature as a writer whose works embody the quintessential Nordic ethos. From the grand stage of the Nobel […]
Nobel Literature Prize 2023: past winners as Can Xue in running for top spot
This week, the renowned Nobel Prize for Literature for 2023 will be awarded, annually recognising exceptional literary contributions. Although the winner’s reveal is set for October 5th, frontrunners like avant-garde Chinese author Can Xue have emerged. There are some familiar faces alongside the experimental writer, including stalwarts Margaret Atwood, Haruki Murakami, and Salman Rushdie. Who […]