The Women's Prize for Fiction is given out annually in the United Kingdom and is considered the country's most prestigious book award celebrating and honoring fiction written by women. Each year, a panel of five women, choose winners based on the key criteria of accessibility, originality, and excellence in writing. Six books have been named to this year's shortlist and are displayed below.
Books considered must have been published in the United Kingdom between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. The winner will be revealed during a banquet in London on Wednesday, June 14.
Note: The library may not have copies of each title due to publication restrictions.
Recent Winners
2023 Winner
Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver
From the acclaimed author of The Poisonwood Bible and The Bean Trees, a brilliant novel that enthralls, compels, and captures the heart as it evokes a young hero's unforgettable journey to maturity.
2023 Shortlist
Black Butterflies, by Priscilla Morris
Inspired by real-life accounts of the longest siege in modern warfare, only thirty years ago, Black Butterflies is a breathtaking portrait of disintegration, resilience and hope.
Pod, by Laline Paull
An astonishing and immersive new novel, Pod takes the reader into the depths of the ocean--and into the world of its fascinating inhabitants--through the eyes of the beautiful Ea, a spinner dolphin.
Fire Rush, by Jacqueline Crooks
Set amid the Jamaican diaspora in London at the dawn of 1980s, a mesmerizing story of love, loss, and self-discovery that vibrates with the liberating power of music.
Trespasses, by Louise Kennedy
Set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, a shattering novel about a young woman caught between allegiance to community and a dangerous passion.
The Marriage Portrait, by Maggie O'Farrell
The author of award-winning Hamnet brings the world of Renaissance Italy to jewel-bright life in this unforgettable fictional portrait of the captivating young duchess Lucrezia de' Medici as she makes her way in a troubled court.