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Photo of An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

Readers’ Responses to An American Marriage


The Women’s Prize for Fiction showcases great writing by women to everyone and we know that the winner of the…

Tue 5 November, 2019

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Photo of An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

Announcing the 2019 Women’s Prize for Fiction Winner


Without further ado, we’re delighted to reveal that Tayari Jones has won this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction with An…

Wed 5 June, 2019

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Photo of Clare Alexander and her 2019 Women's Prize shortlisted books

Clare Alexander on having three books in the running for the Women’s Prize


Literary agent extraordinaire Clare Alexander has been involved in the Women’s Prize for Fiction since it’s founding 24 years ago,…

Wed 5 June, 2019

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Photo of 2019 Women's Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors

Highlights from the Women’s Prize Shortlist Readings


Last night, in the wonderful surroundings of Cadogan Hall, the 2019 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors gathered together to read…

Tue 4 June, 2019

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Photo of Anna Burns

A Q&A with Anna Burns


Anna Burns’ incredible novel Milkman was shortlisted for the 2019 Women’s Prize for Fiction. We caught up with Anna for…

Fri 31 May, 2019

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Reading Guides for the 2019 Women’s Prize Shortlist


Whether you’re part of a book group, library or just a solo reader, we wanted to celebrate this year’s Women’s…

Thu 2 May, 2019

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Photo of Pat Barker and her novel The Silence of the Girls

A Q&A with Pat Barker


Pat Barker’s wonderful historical retelling The Silence of the Girls was shortlisted for the 2019 Women’s Prize for Fiction. We…

Sat 27 April, 2019

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Photo of Akwaeke Emezi and her novel Freshwater

A Q&A with Akwaeke Emezi


Akwaeke Emezi was longlisted for the 2019 Women’s Prize for Fiction with Freshwater. We caught up with Akwaeke to talk…

Tue 23 April, 2019

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