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10th July 2026

Best Audiobook: Non-Fiction Criteria

Information and criteria for the Best Audiobook: Non-Fiction category at The British Audio Awards - aka the Speakies - organised by The Bookseller and The Stage

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For general non-fiction audio, including narrative and lifestyle non-fiction books not otherwise covered by the other categories.

The audiobook categories celebrate the process from text to listener, including the work of the narrator and audio production team. Judges will be looking for quality of performance, storytelling, and production, as well as how the recording was launched and received by listeners. Further details may be read in the judging section.

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