People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction Winners, 2010–2026
Explore the People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction winners from 2010 to 2026, including each winning work, its author and detailed book information. Browse the winners chronologically or discover which award-winning book may suit your reading preferences.
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- United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2009
- Frequency
- Annual
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Latest People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction Winner
People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction Winners by Year
15 winners from 2010 to 2026, newest first.
| Year | Winning work | Author | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A Groundhog Career | Dr. Helmut Schuster & Dr. David Oxley | Book details |
| 2025 | One Garden Against The World | Kate Bradbury | Book details |
| 2023 | Forget Me Not | Sophie Pavelle | Book details |
| 2022 | A State of Fear | Laura Dodsworth | Book details |
| 2021 | Just Gill | John Dalley | Book details |
| 2020 | A Girl Behind Dark Glasses | Jessica Taylor-Bearman | Book details |
| 2019 | How to Remove a Brain | David Haviland | Book details |
| 2017 | A Life in Death | Richard Venables, Kris Hollington | Book details |
| 2016 | Finding The Rainbow | Rachel McGrath | Book details |
| 2015 | Grumpy Old Menopause | Carol E Wyer | Book details |
| 2014 | You’ve Gone Too Far This Time Sir | Danny Bent | Book details |
| 2013 | One Woman’s War | Eileen Younghusband | Book details |
| 2012 | Behind the Rainbow | Johan Bakker | Book details |
| 2011 | Eradicating Ecocide | Polly Higgins | Book details |
| 2010 | The 3+1 Plan | Brett Alegre-Wood | Book details |
About the People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction
This is the factual writing category of the People’s Book Prize. Memoir, history, and other forms of nonfiction can all compete, provided they win over the reading public.
Why it began: It has been part of the prize since 2009. The idea was to open literary recognition to readers rather than leave every decision to industry professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction?
The most recent People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction winner in our records is “A Groundhog Career” by Dr. Helmut Schuster & Dr. David Oxley, awarded in 2026.
What is the list of People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction winners?
This page lists the People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction winners from 2010 to 2026, newest first, with each winning book and its author. Jump to the full list under “People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction Winners by Year”.
When was the People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction founded?
The People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction was founded in 2009.
How often is the People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction awarded?
The People's Book Prize – Non-Fiction is awarded on an annual basis.