We are thrilled that the following authors have been shortlisted at the British Book Awards 2026, otherwise known as the Nibbies:

S. F. Williamson’s A Language of Dragons — Children’s Fiction Book of the Year
Fredrik Backman’s My Friends — Fiction Book of the Year
Ozzy Osbourne and Chris Ayres’ Last Rites — Narrative Non-Fiction Book of the Year
Emily Gravett — Illustrator of the Year

Huge congratulations to all on this magnificent achievement.