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We are thrilled to announce the Nota Bene Prize 2026 finalists! 🥳
13 sensational books — bold, surprising, conversation-starting stories that have stayed with us long after the final page.
Now it’s over to YOU. This is a prize shaped by readers, and your vote will decide the winner. Choose your top 3 and be part of it.
Vote closes 5th May 2026 at 6pm.
2026 Finalists
The Nota Bene prize is all about championing rising talent and powerful stories that readers love, and this year’s list is a wonderful example of just that. The thirteen finalists, selected in coordination with a panel of notable readers, are thought-provoking and relatable reads that have received organic, word-of-mouth recognition and are deserving of a wider readership.
