About This Project

Literary Laureates

A curated reference for the most significant English-language book awards, built to help readers, librarians, and booksellers keep track of standout titles from 2005 to today.

What you'll find

Award profiles with founding details, prize amounts, categories, and quick links. Winner lists are captured year by year so you can trace careers and discover new books.

Regions covered

The archive spans major prizes in the United Kingdom, European Union, and United States. Each region is color-coded so you can spot the focus of an award at a glance.

How to contribute

Spot a missing winner or an outdated detail? Share corrections or additions and we'll review them quickly.