We're now at 8 books withdrawn, that's a full third of the books across both Polari Prize Longlists, and two judges have stepped down.
Another author has withdrawn their book from the Polari Prize.
From the First Book longlist: Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Ciara Maguire
From the main award longlist: Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Rhian Elizabeth
From the judging panel: Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes
From the First Book longlist: Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Ciara Maguire
From the main award longlist: Olumide Popoola, Robert Hamberger, Rhian Elizabeth
From the judging panel: Nicola Dinan, Bob Hughes
August 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We're now at 8 books withdrawn, that's a full third of the books across both Polari Prize Longlists, and two judges have stepped down.
The Polari Prize’s bizarre decision to longlist an extreme transphobe has already caused HALF of the 24 authors on the two longlists to withdraw, along with two of its judges. Probably more to come. What a fiasco
August 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Polari Prize’s bizarre decision to longlist an extreme transphobe has already caused HALF of the 24 authors on the two longlists to withdraw, along with two of its judges. Probably more to come. What a fiasco
Every book he claims is DEI is incredible, especially Marlon James’ new one. No indication Bret read any of these books www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/o...
Opinion | The National Book Awards Are No Longer National (Gift Article)
The National Book Awards longlists are a study in tedious political orthodoxy.
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September 22, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Every book he claims is DEI is incredible, especially Marlon James’ new one. No indication Bret read any of these books www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/o...
Old, white male writer bemoans a book award nominees that reflect the world’s diversity. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/o...
Opinion | The National Book Awards Are No Longer National (Gift Article)
The National Book Awards longlists are a study in tedious political orthodoxy.
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Old, white male writer bemoans a book award nominees that reflect the world’s diversity. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/o...
2026 National Book Awards Longlists locusmag.com/2026/09...
September 22, 2026 at 3:31 AM
2026 National Book Awards Longlists locusmag.com/2026/09...
Jhalak Prize longlists are out too:
March 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Jhalak Prize longlists are out too:
US National Book Awards Announce 2026 Longlists
#LiteraryAwards #Fiction #Poetry #Nonfiction #TramslatedFiction
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#LiteraryAwards #Fiction #Poetry #Nonfiction #TramslatedFiction
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US National Book Awards Announce 2026 Longlists
The longlists for the US National Book Awards 2026 were announced between September 15 and 18, 2026. Here are the writers of African descent who made the cut.
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September 24, 2026 at 1:21 PM
US National Book Awards Announce 2026 Longlists
#LiteraryAwards #Fiction #Poetry #Nonfiction #TramslatedFiction
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#LiteraryAwards #Fiction #Poetry #Nonfiction #TramslatedFiction
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in the homestretch now and dreaming of reading. and making floating longlists in my sleep
July 4, 2026 at 11:07 AM
in the homestretch now and dreaming of reading. and making floating longlists in my sleep
The 2025 BAFTA longlists will be announced today.
January 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The 2025 BAFTA longlists will be announced today.
The National Book Awards Longlists are here! From poetry to nonfiction, translated literature to young people’s literature—the picks feature bestselling titles and books you’ll be eagerly anticipating.
Discover your next favorite read:
Discover your next favorite read:
Every National Book Award Longlist, 2025
The National Book Awards Longlists are here!
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September 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The National Book Awards Longlists are here! From poetry to nonfiction, translated literature to young people’s literature—the picks feature bestselling titles and books you’ll be eagerly anticipating.
Discover your next favorite read:
Discover your next favorite read:
It is finally time! We are excited to reveal the longlists for the 2025 Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration. 🎉 Congratulations to the wonderful authors and illustrators longlisted for the #Carnegies2025! 🖌️📖✨
View the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
View the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
February 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
It is finally time! We are excited to reveal the longlists for the 2025 Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration. 🎉 Congratulations to the wonderful authors and illustrators longlisted for the #Carnegies2025! 🖌️📖✨
View the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
View the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
Announcing the longlists for the 2026 Daggers! Watch this space for the longlists for each of the 2026 Daggers!
#TheCWA #TheDaggers #CWADaggers #BookAwards #TheCWADaggers
#TheCWA #TheDaggers #CWADaggers #BookAwards #TheCWADaggers
April 16, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Roman im Schuber, aber irrtümlich wird der Schuber ohne Roman ausgeliefert. Ca. 220 Exemplare werden verkauft und der Schuber kommt auf zwei Longlists.
July 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Roman im Schuber, aber irrtümlich wird der Schuber ohne Roman ausgeliefert. Ca. 220 Exemplare werden verkauft und der Schuber kommt auf zwei Longlists.
Congratulations all nd especially @littleislandbooks.bsky.social #Carnegies2025 Canegies.co.uk and @lantanapub.bsky.social ! booksforkeeps.co.uk/longlists-fo...
February 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Congratulations all nd especially @littleislandbooks.bsky.social #Carnegies2025 Canegies.co.uk and @lantanapub.bsky.social ! booksforkeeps.co.uk/longlists-fo...
Pro tip. Longlists for literary prizes are a great reading lists. These books are a sure shot to be super good.
February 11, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Pro tip. Longlists for literary prizes are a great reading lists. These books are a sure shot to be super good.
Very very excited to be sharing the excellent books on our NBCC Award longlists! Stay tuned! They drop next week. First time in NBCC history that we are releasing our longlists.
We're excited to announce that in honor of our 50th anniversary—and for the first time in our history—we'll be revealing longlists for our NBCC Awards! We'll be announcing the lists next week, so please watch this space. And thank you so much for your support!
December 9, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Very very excited to be sharing the excellent books on our NBCC Award longlists! Stay tuned! They drop next week. First time in NBCC history that we are releasing our longlists.
Still in disbelief but: UNDUE BURDEN is long-listed for a PEN Open Book Award! And in incredible company!
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Announcing The 2025 PEN America Literary Awards Longlists - PEN America
PEN America is honored to announce the Longlists for the 2025 Literary Awards, which will confer over $350,000 to writers and translators.
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March 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Still in disbelief but: UNDUE BURDEN is long-listed for a PEN Open Book Award! And in incredible company!
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The Jhalak Prize has revealed its 2026 longlists. This year marks 10 years of the prize 👇 #BookSky
Jhalak Prize reveals 2026 longlists
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March 17, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The Jhalak Prize has revealed its 2026 longlists. This year marks 10 years of the prize 👇 #BookSky
Your 2026 UKLA Book Awards Longlists are here - the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers!
This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.
Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.
Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Your 2026 UKLA Book Awards Longlists are here - the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers!
This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.
Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.
Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
LOL, the gotcha part in the second paragraph is truly hilarious. Who will think of the straight white rightwing men in the literary world? WHO? WHO?
September 22, 2026 at 1:11 PM
LOL, the gotcha part in the second paragraph is truly hilarious. Who will think of the straight white rightwing men in the literary world? WHO? WHO?
Now that all nominations have been received and verified, it is a pleasure to announce the longlists for the two IGA book Prizes: www.globalgoth.org/blog/longlis...
Longlists announced for the International Gothic Association Book Prizes 2026 - Gothic Association
Now that all nominations have been received and verified, it is a pleasure to announce the longlists for the two IGA book Prizes.
www.globalgoth.org
March 31, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Now that all nominations have been received and verified, it is a pleasure to announce the longlists for the two IGA book Prizes: www.globalgoth.org/blog/longlis...
It's longlist eve!!! Who's excited to see the 50 stories chosen for the five longlists? I am VERY excited (even though I already know)!!!
July 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
It's longlist eve!!! Who's excited to see the 50 stories chosen for the five longlists? I am VERY excited (even though I already know)!!!
Bafta longlists 2025: Kneecap in running for seven awards as Saoirse Ronan named on best actress list www.irishtimes.com/culture/film...
Bafta longlists 2025: Kneecap in running for seven awards as Saoirse Ronan named on best actress list
Portia A Buckley’s Irish drama Clodagh is one of the 10 titles listed for best British short film
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January 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Bafta longlists 2025: Kneecap in running for seven awards as Saoirse Ronan named on best actress list www.irishtimes.com/culture/film...
There was also a big open letter criticizing Boyne's inclusion signed by other authors (not on the longlists), including several prominent names.
In summary, I really didn't see evidence that an online outcry was the motivating force. A few people responded negatively to Boyne's inclusion...
In summary, I really didn't see evidence that an online outcry was the motivating force. A few people responded negatively to Boyne's inclusion...
August 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
There was also a big open letter criticizing Boyne's inclusion signed by other authors (not on the longlists), including several prominent names.
In summary, I really didn't see evidence that an online outcry was the motivating force. A few people responded negatively to Boyne's inclusion...
In summary, I really didn't see evidence that an online outcry was the motivating force. A few people responded negatively to Boyne's inclusion...
Once again I am shut out of an award list I had no realistic expectation of being on and would have been deeply surprised to have even been considered for, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE
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2024 National Book Award Longlists Announced
The National Book Foundation has announced its 2024 National Book Award longlists. Five finalists in each of the five categories—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people's ...
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September 13, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Once again I am shut out of an award list I had no realistic expectation of being on and would have been deeply surprised to have even been considered for, THIS IS AN OUTRAGE
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