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

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

The winners of the British Book Awards 2026 have been announcedThe Stylist Magazine

The winners of the British Book Awards 2026 have been announced

Virginia Giuffre’s memoir Nobody's Girl named book of the yearThe Telegraph logo

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 awardsThe Guardian logo

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?BBC newsround whitebg

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

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

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 pilestylist-new.jpg

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

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

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

British Book Awards announced: What's been your book of the year so far?BBC newsround whitebg

British Book Awards announced: What's been your book of the year so far?

Bookseller 'gobsmacked' at award nominationbbc logo

Bookseller 'gobsmacked' at award nomination

Atwood can't remember another time ‘when words themselves have felt under such threat’

Atwood can't remember another time ‘when words themselves have felt under such threat’

Len Pennie: Scottish poet first to win top literary award

Len Pennie: Scottish poet first to win top literary award

Posthumous Alexi Navalny memoir wins prestigious Book of the Year award at 'Nibbies'Express Logo

Posthumous Alexi Navalny memoir wins prestigious Book of the Year award at 'Nibbies'

The winners of The British Book Awards 2025 have been announcedstylist-new.jpg

The winners of The British Book Awards 2025 have been announced

British Book Awards: The 2025 Small Press WinnersPublishing Perspectives logo

British Book Awards: The 2025 Small Press Winners

Everything you need to know about the debut book of the year shortliststylist-new.jpg

Everything you need to know about the debut book of the year shortlist

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