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New Adult Book Prize
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A new book prize celebrating the new adult fiction space and its readers🔮
Shortlist announced on 28th August!
"From nearly 100 submissions, these 10 books stand as testament to the vibrancy of new adult fiction and wealth of talent in this space." 🔮

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'Standout' New Adult Book Prize shortlist reflects 'wealth of talent' in the industry
Five debut authors and five established authors have been nominated for the inaugural New Adult Book Prize, including fantasy phenomenon Rebecca Yarros, Women’s Prize-shortlisted Aria Aber and previou...
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August 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Last but not least, Homesick by Silvia Saunders (HarperCollins) 📦🥀

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August 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Up next on our shortlist is Disappoint Me by Nicola Dinan (Doubleday) 🎈🍣

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August 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The next addition to our shortlist is Under Your Spell by Laura Wood (Simon & Schuster) 🐚🧺

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August 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Our next book on our shortlist is Human, Animal by Seth Insua (VERVE) 🐮🌾

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August 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Next up on our shortlist is Good Girl by Aria Aber (Bloomsbury) 🌃🎨

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August 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Also joining our brilliant shortlist is The Pairing by Casey McQuiston (Macmillan) 🍷🥐

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August 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Joining our wonderful shortlist is Ghost Chilli by Nikkitha Bakshani (Fleet) 🌶️🏙️

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August 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Our third book on our shortlist is Heir by Sabaa Tahir (Atom) 🗡️👑

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August 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Up next on our shortlist is Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy (Orbit) 📜🧙‍♂️

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August 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The first book on our shortlist is Rebecca Yarros' Onyx Storm (Piatkus) ⚡🪽

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August 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Content creator Coco Omer joins our panel of judges for the New Adult Book Prize ❤️‍🔥 "I have always championed new adult books and what they have done for the community; being able to judge alongside this incredible panel is such a huge honour." #NewAdultPrize
August 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Chair of the New Adult Book Prize, Katie Fraser, will be joining the panel to decide on the inaugural winner of the prize 🥀 #NewAdultPrize
August 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Cheltenham Literature Festival's programming assistant, Chloe Barsby, will be joining our judging panel 💫 "It’s exciting to be involved in this moment of recognition for a thrilling and fast-growing category" #NewAdultPrize
August 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Managing director of The Pitch Agency, Caley Routledge, will be joining the panel 🔮 He notes how new adult fiction "offers ways to deal with all the delays, missed stops and wrong routes we encounter while figuring life out. I can’t wait to read some of the best.” #NewAdultPrize
August 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Author of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, will be joining the panel to decide the winner of the New Adult Book Prize 💌 #NewAdultPrize
August 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM