Independent Booksellers Book Prize shortlists unveiled

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Thu, 19/05/2011 - 12:19 Readers are being called to cast their vote for the Independent Booksellers’ Book Prize winner, after the shortlist was announced today. The annual award, which recognises works of fiction for adults and children, asks members of the public to choose which one of 10 adult and 12 children’s titles they think deserves to be crowned. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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