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The British Book Awards Press Coverage

A key moment in the literary calendar, The British Book Awards draws significant press coverage from major media outlets, shining a spotlight on the literary talent shaping our industry. Note: these articles link to external websites. For press opportunities please contact awards@thebookseller.com.

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AF Steadman: ‘Kids don’t want to be on their phones. They want books and deadly unicorns’

The Author of the Year winner at this year’s British Book Awards believes her books have connected with kids by presenting real-world problems alongside excitement and ‘blood-thirsty unicorns’

Prince Andrew accuser's million-selling posthumous account honoured at British Book Awards

Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre crowned book of the year at the Nibbies - also sharing an award with an expose of Facebook with an extraordinary twist.

The winners of the British Book Awards 2026 have been announced

The winners of the 2026 British Book Awards have been announced, including the Debut Fiction category, supported by Stylist.

Virginia Giuffre’s memoir Nobody's Girl named book of the year

Judges praise Epstein accuser’s bravery and say her book, Nobody’s Girl, could change the world

Sarah Wynn-Williams and Virginia Giuffre jointly win freedom to publish prize at British book awards

In a rare public appearance, Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams warned of ‘networks of powerful elites’ using wealth and influence to silence dissenting voices

British Book Awards 2026: Which children's books won?

The winners of the British Book Awards 2026 have just been announced, and this year two of the big categories were won by children’s books!

Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards.

In a ceremony at Grosvenor House in London on Monday, her posthumous book picked up the book of the year prize and non-fiction narrative book of the year.

Virginia Giuffre wins Book of the Year for the memoir that exposed the Epstein elite

Virginia Giuffre’s compelling posthumous memoir, co-written with Amy Wallace, has been crowned book of the year at the British Book Awards.

Virginia Giuffre’s memoir wins top book award

A posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, has won the top prize at this year’s British Book Awards.

Women's writing celebrated at the British Book Awards, including Sarah Wynn-Williams and Virginia Giuffre

The winners of the 2026 British Book Awards have been announced, including the Fiction category, supported by Good Housekeeping, which was won by Philippa Gregory.

Library service awarded for 'community cohesion'

A library service which has welcomed families from Afghanistan and supported "community cohesion" has been crowned South West Library of the Year.

British Book Awards: Ruth Jones, Charles Mackesy and Mick Herron among Author of the Year nominees

The annual celebration of the best British books will see big names fight it out in the Author of the Year category with Big Issue as media partner

From an Irish mystery to an extremist comedy: the British Book Awards shortlist for debut fiction will inspire your TBR pile

Nussaibah Younis, Florence Knapp and Roisín O’Donnell are all up for the debut fiction prize at this year’s British Book Awards, supported by Stylist.

See the 2026 British Book Awards shortlist in full as survivors and UK icons nominated

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Featured Stories

AF Steadman: ‘Kids don’t want to be on their phones. They want books and deadly unicorns’

Prince Andrew accuser's million-selling posthumous account honoured at British Book Awards

The winners of the British Book Awards 2026 have been announced

Virginia Giuffre’s memoir Nobody's Girl named book of the year

Sarah Wynn-Williams and Virginia Giuffre jointly win freedom to publish prize at British book awards

British Book Awards 2026: Which children's books won?

Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards.

Virginia Giuffre wins Book of the Year for the memoir that exposed the Epstein elite

Virginia Giuffre’s memoir wins top book award

Women's writing celebrated at the British Book Awards, including Sarah Wynn-Williams and Virginia Giuffre

Library service awarded for 'community cohesion'

British Book Awards: Ruth Jones, Charles Mackesy and Mick Herron among Author of the Year nominees

From an Irish mystery to an extremist comedy: the British Book Awards shortlist for debut fiction will inspire your TBR pile

See the 2026 British Book Awards shortlist in full as survivors and UK icons nominated

Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones in the running for author of the year

From a literary love triangle to a Japanese mystery, 6 brilliant books chosen by the British Book Award judges

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