Shortlists for the Galaxy National Book Awards were announced recently "with some of the nation's favorite writers pitted against each other in battles for the 'Oscars of the publishing industry,' " Book2Book reported, noting that the prizes "showcase the best of British publishing, celebrating books with wide popular appeal, critical acclaim and commercial success." Category winners will be named November 10 during "a star-studded awards ceremony, produced by Cactus TV," and then the public will vote online for the Galaxy Book of the Year, with the overall winner announced December 13. You can view the detailed shortlists for each category at Lovereading.