Titles in three categories have been chosen as Blackwell's Books of the Year, the Bookseller reported. Representing titles Blackwell's booksellers said they were most passionate about recommending to customers this year, the category winners are now in the running for Blackwell's Book of the Year 2023, which will be announced November 28. This year's shortlisted books are:
Fiction: In Ascension by Martin MacInnes
Nonfiction: Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard
Children's: Greenwild by Pari Thomson
"I am incredibly proud of this shortlist. Our booksellers are champions of outstanding writing and each of these titles is thoroughly deserving of its place on the list," said Zool Verjee, commercial manager for Blackwell's.