3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (640+ words) WebWire Barnes & Noble announced its Discover Prize finalists, featuring six exceptional debut novels published in 2026 For decades, Barnes & Noble booksellers have been at the forefront of championing up-and-coming authors, propelling many to bestseller status through their passionate recommendations In an…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (359+ words) Established in 2016, the Jhalak Prize awards celebrate exceptional works of literature across genres and formats by writers of color working in the U.K. and Ireland. Organizers said the 2026 winning titles “explore the ghosts of colonial history, the courageous and desperate journey…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (69+ words) Four shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2026 The Bookseller Four shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2026 Register to read for FREE. Serious about the book trade? Want full access? This month, you can Subscribe for just 99p and unlock full access…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (264+ words) The Horror Writers Association (HWA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement. Named in honor of Bram Stoker (Dracula) and awarded annually since 1988, the awards “are given ‘for superior achievement,’ not for ‘best of the…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (293+ words) SEOUL, South Korea, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Daekyo Culture Foundation and the World Youth Culture Foundation announce the opening of submissions for the 34th Eye Level Literary Awards – Global Literary category, proudly supported by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture, Sports…...

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3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (121+ words) MARION has announced the shortlists for the 2026 ACT Literary Awards. The shortlisted titles are: The winners will be announced at the 2026 ACT Literary Awards ceremony at Verity Lane ACT on 2 July. In addition to the category awards, one of the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (111+ words) MARION, the leading organisation for writing in the ACT, has announced the shortlist for the 2026 ACT Literary Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of writers from the ACT and surrounding regions, across four categories of books published in…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (235+ words) The shortlist, announced on Monday evening at the World Expression Forum in Lillehammer, Norway, features six individuals and organizations who have demonstrated “resilience and bravery.” Jessica Sänger, Chair of the IPA Freedom to Publish Committee, said the IPA received another…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (191+ words) The Special Award for Supporting the Speculative Writing Community went to The Submission Grinder, a free database of science fiction and fantasy markets maintained by David Steffen and a team of volunteers, which helps emerging writers identify publication opportunities without…...