Book of the Year Winners and Shortlists 2026
The 2026 Book of the Year winners and shortlists for The British Book Awards (aka ’the Nibbies’)
Winner & Shortlist
Overall Book of the Year
Winner & Shortlist
Author of the Year
Winner & Shortlist
Illustrator of the Year
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Fiction
Winner & Shortlist
Romantic Fiction
Winner & Shortlist
Crime & Thriller
Winner & Shortlist
Debut Fiction
Winner & Shortlist
Graphic Novels
Winner & Shortlist
Non-Fiction: Narrative
Winner & Shortlist
Non-Fiction: Lifestyle & Illustrated
Winner & Shortlist
Discover
Winner & Shortlist
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Winner & Shortlist
Children's Non-Fiction & Illustrated
Winner & Shortlist
Children's Fiction
Winner & Shortlist
Audiobook: Non-Fiction
Winner & Shortlist
Audiobook: Fiction
Winner
Freedom to Publish
