James Patterson and Bookshop.org Prize
| James Patterson and Bookshop.org Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding debut books |
| Sponsored by | Bookshop.org and James Patterson |
| First award | 2026 |
| Website | bookshop |
The James Patterson and Bookshop.org Prize, established in 2026, is an American literary award for debut books. The award is sponsored by Bookshop.org and American author James Patterson, and independent booksellers select winners and nominees. Prize winners receive US$15,000, while the runner-up receives US$10,000. To be eligible, debut books must be published in the United States within the previous year.[1]
Recipients
| Year | Author | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Virginia Evans | The Correspondent | Winner | [2][3][4] |
| Milo Todd | The Lilac People | Runner-Up | [2][3][4] | |
| Sarah Aziza | The Hollow Half | Shortlist | [4][5] | |
| Venessa Vida Kelley | When the Tides Held the Moon | |||
| Joss Richard | It's Different This Time |
References
- ↑ "James Patterson & Bookshop.org Launch $15,000 Literary Prize". Shelf Awareness . November 25, 2025. Archived from the original on May 11, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- 1 2 "Awards: James Patterson and Bookshop.org, PEN/Faulkner Fiction Winners". Shelf Awareness. April 7, 2026. Archived from the original on April 16, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- 1 2 Schinsky, Rebecca Joines (April 7, 2026). "The Winners of the Inaugural James Patterson + Bookshop.org Prize". Book Riot. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Schaub, Michael (April 6, 2026). "Winner of Patterson/Bookshop.org Prize Revealed". Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on May 21, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ Tagen-Dye, Carly (March 18, 2026). "The 2026 James Patterson and Bookshop.org Prize Shortlist Is Here — See the Nominees!". People. Retrieved June 18, 2026.