Women's Prize for Fiction Winners, 2005–2026
Explore the Women's Prize for Fiction winners from 2005 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.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1996
- Frequency
- Annual
- Prize
- £30,000
- Official website
- Visit site
Latest Women's Prize for Fiction Winner
Women's Prize for Fiction Winners by Year
22 winners from 2005 to 2026, newest first.
Award Insights
Authors who won more than once
- Barbara Kingsolver — 2 wins (2023, 2010)
About the Women's Prize for Fiction
The Women’s Prize for Fiction celebrates excellent, original, and accessible novels written in English by women from anywhere in the world.
Why it began: It was launched in 1996 because women’s writing was routinely overlooked. The debate gathered force after no women appeared on the 1991 Booker shortlist.
The Women's Prize for Fiction is an annual United Kingdom award, with a prize of £30,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Women's Prize for Fiction?
The most recent Women's Prize for Fiction winner in our records is “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans, awarded in 2026.
What is the list of Women's Prize for Fiction winners?
This page lists the Women's Prize for Fiction winners from 2005 to 2026, newest first, with each winning book and its author. Jump to the full list under “Women's Prize for Fiction Winners by Year”.
When was the Women's Prize for Fiction founded?
The Women's Prize for Fiction was founded in 1996.
How often is the Women's Prize for Fiction awarded?
The Women's Prize for Fiction is awarded on an annual basis.