Britney Spears and the Duke of Sussex’s memoirs are nominated for the British Book Awards Book of the Year.
Autobiographies by Britney Spears and the Duke of Sussex are shortlisted for Book of the Year.
Prince Harry’s book “Spare,” which topped the bestseller charts in 2023, has been nominated in two categories. This achievement follows his father, the King, who was honored as author of the year in 1990, marking the inception of these awards.
Among the memoirs nominated are those penned by Sir Patrick Stewart from Star Trek and the fictional character Alan Partridge. Britney Spears’ highly anticipated autobiography, “The Woman in Me,” released in October 2023, was also among the year’s top-selling memoirs.
In her book, the pop icon delves into her career and the challenges of being under her father’s control for 13 years through a conservatorship. She also shares intimate details about a medical abortion she underwent during her relationship with Justin Timberlake in the early 2000s, revealing the profound emotional impact it had on her.
The shortlist reflects the increasing presence of author-podcasters, exemplified by Steven Bartlett’s dual nominations for The Diary of a CEO, based on his highly popular podcast, and former cabinet minister Rory Stewart’s nomination for Politics on the Edge.
Yomi Adegoke, a newcomer, finds herself with two nominations for The List, a book exploring cancel culture and influencers, in the categories of Audiobook: Fiction and Debut Fiction.
Expressing her excitement, the 32-year-old shared with BBC News, “The List’s subject matter made it a risky endeavor for a debut novel, so receiving two Nibbies nominations is both thrilling and unexpected. It’s rare to witness mainstream recognition for books unapologetically centered on black people, authored by black writers. I’m immensely pleased to see it acknowledged at one of the country’s most prestigious book awards.”
Several of the nominated authors have also gained traction on BookTok, a TikTok hashtag boasting over 200 billion views, where book enthusiasts exchange recommendations and reviews.
Oseman expressed her “tremendous excitement” upon being shortlisted in the Children’s Illustrated category by BBC News.
She remarked, “The love story of Nick and Charlie has resonated with numerous readers and booksellers, and I have been astounded by the reception.”
Feeling deeply honored, she added, “Recognition of the fifth volume in their narrative is a great privilege.”
Rundell expressed that any award recognizing books, which have the power to reshape one’s day and open up the world, deserves appreciation.
Lucas, speaking to BBC News, shared his delight in the overwhelming response to his book and expressed pride in its accomplishments. He credited his publisher, Farshore, for embracing his idea of turning the book into a musical novel.
In the children’s non-fiction category, Sathnam Sanghera is a nominee for “Stolen History: The Truth About the British Empire And How It Shaped Us.”
In the crime & thriller category, Richard Osman has earned a nomination for “The Last Devil to Die,” the fourth installment in his bestselling “The Thursday Murder Club” series.
Murder-mystery tales also make an appearance in the non-fiction lifestyle and Illustrated category, with GT Karber shortlisted for his puzzle book and UK Christmas number-one, “Murdle.”
The winners across the 12 categories of the British Book Award, affectionately referred to as the Nibbies due to their golden nib-shaped trophy, are set to be announced on May 13th.
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