The British Book Awards 2026: Winners

The British Book Awards 2026: Winners in full

Your guide to the winners and shortlists in all categories at The British Book Awards 2026, including:

• Overall Book of the Year
• New categories Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy and Graphic Novel
• The British Book Award for Excellence in Romantic Fiction
• Winner of the Radio 2 Book Club Award
• This year's Small Press, Independent Bookshop and Library celebrants
• The trade winners in full, from Publisher of the Year to Retailer of the Year
• The British Book Award for Freedom to Publish

and much more!