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The British Book Awards (aka The Nibbies, aka THE publishing event of the year) will take place virtually this year on 13 May. The book trade shone from every possible corner in 2020, with publishers, retailers, agents and authors pushing far beyond what we'd ever imagined possible in the most extreme conditions. We cannot wait to bring everyone together to celebrate the industry's achievements as we announce the winners of our fabulous Nibbies trophies.
Philip Jones, editor of The Bookseller, said: “In a year dominated by Covid-19, social distancing rules, and lockdowns, the 2021 British Book Awards will surely showcase the trade’s incredible resilience in the face of the biggest disruption seen since the Second World War. The 2020 awards show was a triumph, and the intention is to build on this for 2021 with an even bigger and better virtual event followed, if we can, by a summer party.”
The British Book Awards shortlists have now been announced. We look forward to unveiling the winners on 13th May.
The Shortlists...
Highlights from our 2020 Awards ceremony
Nibbies 2021 Timeline
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Obama, Mantel and Moore make BBA Books of the Year shortlists19 March 2021Barack Obama joins Hilary Mantel and David Walliams on this year’s British Book Awards shortlists, alongside the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, Brit Bennett and Richard Osman, reflecting a year of “turmoil, debate and hope” across the 57 nominated titles. -
Nibbies trade shortlists demonstrate lockdown success19 March 2021Those in the running for the British Book Awards’ trade categories are lauded for their excellent performance and adaptation to the challenges of 2020. -
Small Press of the Year regional and country winners unveiled17 March 2021The nine winners of the regional and country round of the British Book Awards Small Press of the Year accolade have been revealed. -
Independent Bookshop of the Year regional and country winners named17 March 2021Venerable shops and newcomers alike vie to be crowned the UK and Ireland's best indie. -
Strong year for small presses as British Book Awards unveils 44-strong shortlist19 Feb 2021In a strong showing for the United Kingdom and Ireland’s grassroots publishing scene, more than 40 publishers have been listed in the regional and country shortlists, sponsored by the CPI Group -
48 shops primed to battle for 9 regional and country Nibbies18 Feb 2021Indie booksellers at the sharpest end of the pandemic, yet the 48 Independent Bookshop of the Year regional and country finalists tackled lockdown restrictions, an uncertain supply chain and the increased share of a certain e-tailer with vigour -
The British Book Awards judges are announced1st February 2021Hailing from the worlds of TV, comedy, politics, academia, blogging, publishing and beyond, this year's cohort has one thing in common: a passion for books and the people who make them. -
Entries open for The British Book Awards 202111 Dec 2020Including two NEW awards categories - Designer of the Year and the Pageturner award for popular fiction titles across all formats. -
The British Book Awards are awarded Event of the Year18 Nov 2020The Nibbies won Event of the Year at this year's Professional Publishers Association's Independent Publisher Awards.