"...few professions are quite so meaningful as that of our independent booksellers. Up and down the country, each and every day, they are inspiring the readers and writers of tomorrow. Enriching our towns and villages. Battling, innovating, delighting and exciting...to see Ingrained voted into the top non-fiction spot, and to know that it’s our wonderful independent bookselling community that has chosen to put it there, really is overwhelming. I’m thrilled, and I’m humbled. This means the world." - Callum Robinson
If you’re searching for your next great read, the Indie Book Awards are the perfect place to start. With four categories to choose from: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children’s Fiction, and Picture Book, there’s truly something to spark every reader’s interest.
Each nominated title comes highly recommended by independent booksellers across the UK and Ireland, giving you a selection shaped by passionate, knowledgeable experts who know great books.
The Indie Book Awards are the only awards curated exclusively by independent bookshops. They celebrate the very best paperback reads for summer and highlight the vital role indie booksellers play in championing the stories they love.
Find out more about the Indie Book Awards 2025 Winners and Shortlist.
Learn more about previous winners of the Indie Book Awards.
Indie Book Awards 2026 key dates will be shared soon!
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If you're a publisher and would like to submit a title for the Indie Book Awards, please visit the Booksellers Association website.
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