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Women’s prize for fiction: tales of power, agency, ageing and connection – six experts review the shortlist and winner

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By Jenni Ramone, Alison Donnell, Anne Whitehead, Manjeet Ridon, Paty Paliokosta, Sojin Lim
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The Women’s prize for fiction has been awarded to a female author of any nationality for the best novel written in English since 1996. In its 30th year, it is now one of the most influential literary awards in the world. The 2026 shortlist explored themes of power, agency, ageing and connection. The list reflects the prize’s drive to support new and emerging female talent with four debuts – one of which won this year.
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Women’s prize for fiction: tales of power, agency, ageing and connection – six experts review the shortlist Original

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By Jenni Ramone, Alison Donnell, Anne Whitehead, Manjeet Ridon, Paty Paliokosta, Sojin Lim
| The Conversation Verified
The Women’s prize for fiction has been awarded to a female author of any nationality for the best novel written in English since 1996. In its 30th year, it is now one of the most influential literary awards in the world. The 2026 shortlist explores themes of power, agency, ageing and connection. The list reflects the prize’s drive to support new and emerging female talent with four debuts. Here we have enlisted six experts to guide you through the nominations for 2026.
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Seven of the best novels of 2025 - chosen by our literary experts

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By Tessa Whitehouse, Ines Gregori Labarta, James Miller, Jenni Ramone, Leigh Wilson, Prathiksha Betala, Roberta Garrett
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Reading is very subjective, but one thing most book lovers can agree on is that 2025 was a notable year for fresh, inventive, affecting storytelling. Books translated from their original language are proving increasingly popular as readers seek out global perspectives beyond their own, as evidenced in this year’s International Booker win, Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, which is included here. We also bring you five other novels our academic experts have chosen as their favourites this year.
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