Book Trade Awards Shortlists 2025

The Book Trade awards showcase the talented people and teams behind some of the biggest books this year. A snapshot of the industry’s achievements - designers, agents, marketers, publicists, editors, rights professionals, booksellers, librarians and publishing teams big and small - which have pushed boundaries and started conversations.

Editor of The Bookseller and chair of The British Book Awards Philip Jones said, “The trade awards reflect the breadth of the book business with stars from throughout the industry all recognised across the shortlists: we are delighted to be able to celebrate and amplify their work."