Meet this year's shortlist
Awarded since 2013, the British Academy's £25,000 non-fiction book prize celebrates bold and original thinking that shapes our world.
Join the shortlisted authors of this year's British Academy Book Prize for a dynamic conversation exploring the issues that define our time. These imaginative writers will share insights from their groundbreaking books that deepen our understanding of peoples, cultures and societies, offering fresh perspectives on global challenges, both past and present.
The shortlisted books and authors will be announced on 9th September.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage directly with leading thinkers ahead of the announcement of the winner on 22nd October.
This in conversation will be chaired by award-winning journalising Rosie Goldsmith.
Afterwards there will be opportunities to purchase copies of the shortlisted books from London Review Bookshop and book signing with the authors.
Free event, booking required.
As tickets are free, people sometimes book and don't attend, so we have to issue more tickets than there are seats available to allow for this. Entry into this event is on a first-come, first-served basis and we recommend arriving in good time to avoid any disappointment.
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Talks will have live subtitles, provided by 121 Captions.
If you have any questions about this event, please refer to our FAQs. If your question is not answered, please email events@thebritishacademy.ac.uk or call the Events Team on +44(0)20 7969 5210.
The event will be live-streamed and recorded, and there may be photography taking place. Please speak to a member of the team if you do not wish to feature in photographs.
