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Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly, longlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction.

We are so excited that Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly has been longlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction.

Congratulations to Rozie and all the longlisted authors!

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The 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist is OUT!

Discover this incredible list and support indie bookshops: @womensprize.bsky.social

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A BEAST SLINKS TOWARDS BEIJING 🐇 is on the Longlist for the Women's Prize 2026!!

Massive congratulations to Alice Evelyn Yang for this absolute triumph. ABSTB is an astonishing debut novel and what an achievement to be longlisted alongside 16 other tremendous novels: womensprize.com/prizes/women...

@womensprize.bsky.social "I am honoured, humbled and grateful to join the ranks of such brilliant women, writers and thinkers."
The Others by Sheena Kalayil is LONGLISTED for #WomensPrize2026!
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Congratulations to Charlotte McConaghy whose WILD DARK SHORE is longlisted for the @womensprize.bsky.social Women’s Prize for Fiction!

A spectacular eco-thriller traversing nature and human frailty – full of breathtaking twists, dizzying beauty and ferocious love, it's a novel not to be missed

Huge congratulations to Addie E. Citchens, author of DOMINION, and to all longlisted authors and their publishers! 🎉👏🎉
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The 2026 #WomensPrize for Fiction longlist💚

Which book will you be reading first?

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With thanks to Audible and Baileys and our 2026 judges: Julia Gillard, @monaarshiwrites.bsky.social, Salma El-Wardany, Cariad Lloyd and Annie Macmanus.

Congratulations to Lucy Apps, Hannah Lillith Assadi, Elaine Castillo, Susan Choi, Addie E. Citchens, Wendy Erskine, Virginia Evans, @mhut25.bsky.social, Sheena Kalayil, Rozie Kelly, @lilyking.bsky.social, Katie Kitamura, Megha Majumdar, Charlotte McConaghy, @kitdewaal.com, Alice Evelyn Yang.

Join us as we reveal the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction longlist on Wednesday 4 March at 2pm GMT. The 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction longlist!

We are thrilled to reveal the 2026 #WomensPrize for Fiction longlist. 16 titles that showcase the profound force, resonance and scale of fiction writing: from tackling turbulent global issues to examining the intensely intimate. Discover the longlist here: youtu.be/fyPfDaHddLg

Two days to go…

The 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist will be revealed at 2pm GMT this Wednesday 4 March.

Will we be seeing you there?

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There’s not long to go until we reveal the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist at 2pm GMT this Wednesday 4 March.

Which books do you hope to see on the list? 👀

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“Indignity is a genre-defying examination of family history and political inquiry. Brought to life by Ypi’s immersive style, it raises questions about the fragility of truth, and reflects on personal identity and collective memory." – Nina Stibbe

Learn more here: bit.ly/4l8WyBl

In ‘Nation of Strangers’, @ecetemelkuran.bsky.social writes an urgent reappraisal of the concept of exile, migration and home, with a message of hope and compassion for anyone who feels alienated by an ever-more monstrous world. Read our interview with Ece to learn more: bit.ly/40uoBl9

A grippingly honest account of resilience and self-acceptance by junior doctor @gracespencegreen.bsky.social, ‘To Exist As I Am’ demonstrates how it is possible to turn the most horrific misfortune into a force for advocacy and change. Read our interview with Grace to find out more: bit.ly/4qWXolS

In Finding Albion, broadcaster and writer Zakia Sewell traverses the four corners of Britain to uncover a story beyond divisive myths and symbols, and with it an alternative spirit of Britain that brings a deeper sense of identity, understanding and hope. Find out more here: bit.ly/3Oyiz0g

Arundhati Roy’s first memoir, ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’, is an intimate and inspiring exploration of identity, mother-daughter relationships, and how this has shaped Roy into the person and writer she is today. Read our interview with Arundhati to learn more: womensprize.com/in-conversat...

In ‘Hotel Exile’, Jane Rogoyska looks beyond the famed bohemian image of the Hotel Lutetia in Paris, to reveal the dark and devastating role this iconic Left Bank institution played in the Second World War. Read our interview with Jane to find out more: womensprize.com/in-conversat...

‘The Genius of Trees’ by Harriet Rix tells the mind-expanding global story of the inventive and astonishing ways trees learned to shape our natural world, presenting a powerful new vision of nature’s capacity for change and offering an image of hope for the future. Learn more here: bit.ly/43kztTY

In ‘Death of an Ordinary Man’, acclaimed novelist Sarah Perry presents a deeply moving account of the final days of her father-in-law, David, where she reflects upon death and life, family and faith, and finding the extraordinary within the ordinary. Learn more about the book here: bit.ly/43kztTY

In the tender and open ‘Ask Me How it Works’, Deepa Paul uses the responses to the questions asked about her open marriage, to explore body, sexuality and desire. To learn more, we spoke to Deepa about her writing process, inspirations and what it means to be longlisted: bit.ly/43kztTY

In ‘Artists, Siblings, Visionaries’, acclaimed biographer @judithmackrell.bsky.social brings new depth to British artists – and siblings – Gwen and Augustus John, exploring these two prodigiously talented visionaries. To learn more, read our interview with Judith here: bit.ly/43kztTY

Through conversations with her extraordinarily talented family, in ‘To Be Young, Gifted and Black’ Kadiatu Kenneh-Mason shares what it means and how it feels to grow up as a Black artist in today’s turbulent times, offering a message of hope, power and resilience. Learn more here: bit.ly/4aGXxUz

In ‘With the Law on Our Side’ former President of the Supreme Court, Lady Hale, takes readers on an expert tour of the law in our land – how it works, and why we should all care. To learn more, read our interview with Lady Hale here: womensprize.com/category/int...

World-leading expert and award-winning scientist Professor Daisy Fancourt puts together a case for the transformative power of the arts in the inspiring ‘Art Cure’. To learn more, we spoke to Daisy about her book, research, writing process and more. Read our interview here: bit.ly/43kztTY

Jenny Evans' ‘Don’t Let It Break You, Honey’ is a reckoning against fame, justice and institutions that hold power. Read our interview with Jenny to learn more about her book, research and inspirations: womensprize.com/category/int...