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Books Are My Bag Readers Awards shortlist

The only book awards curated by bookshops and chosen by readers like you

At National Book Tokens, we're proud to sponsor the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards – the only book awards that reflect the truly diverse tastes of real booklovers and the bookshops they love to visit.

The shortlists for this year's awards span seven categories – Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Young Adult Fiction, Children's Fiction, Picture Book, and Newcomer of the Year – each curated by a panel of booksellers and voted on by the public.

To celebrate this year's awards, we're giving away all 28 brilliant books on the shortlists to one lucky booklover; you won't be short of books to read this year! Don't forget to explore the full shortlists and cast your vote for your favourites.

The winners of the Readers Awards will be announced in a ceremony on Tuesday 4th November, which will be streamed live on our website.

Vote in the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards!

The only book awards curated by bookshops and chosen by readers like you. Vote for your favourite books and you'll be entered to win one of five £100/€120 National Book Tokens to spend on books of your choice from the bookshops you love. 

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