Indie Book Awards Shortlist 2025

The Indie Book Awards are the only awards given to an author (or illustrator) on behalf of 
independent bookshops. The Shortlist will be announced on May 9th 2025, with the winner's taking the prize on the 19th of June 2025.


If you are looking for some inspiration on what to read next, then look no further than this year’s Indie Book Awards. There are four categories to choose from: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children’s Fiction and Picture Book - so there’s something for everyone.

You can be assured that all titles come highly recommended by independent booksellers from across the country so your reading choices are curated by a vast number of knowledgeable experts.

The Indie Book Awards, chosen by independent booksellers, celebrate the best summer paperbacks, whether you are reading at home or on the beach or somewhere further afield.

For more great recommended reads you could pick up a copy of our Summer Books catalogue in participating stores or else just ask your local bookseller.

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