People's Book Prize – Fiction Winners, 2010–2026
Explore the People's Book Prize – 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 – Fiction Winner
People's Book Prize – Fiction Winners by Year
15 winners from 2010 to 2026, newest first.
| Year | Winning work | Author | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ash and the Faceless Man | D. Michelle Gent | Book details |
| 2025 | Song Of The Stag | R.M. Brown | Book details |
| 2023 | For the Love of Roman | Philip Pavlović | Book details |
| 2022 | Mrs Death Misses Death | Salena Godden | Book details |
| 2021 | The Smart Woman's Guide to Murder | Victoria Dowd | Book details |
| 2020 | The Weighing of the Heart | Paul Tudor Owen | Book details |
| 2019 | Open My Eyes | Alice Allan | Book details |
| 2017 | The Grotto’s Secret | Paula Wynne | Book details |
| 2016 | The Road to Donetsk | Diane Chandler | Book details |
| 2015 | Darke Mission | Scott Caladon | Book details |
| 2014 | Theatres of War | R JJ Hall | Book details |
| 2013 | Interpreters | Sue Eckstein | Book details |
| 2012 | In Restoration | Valerie Thornhill | Book details |
| 2011 | Making Shore | Sara Allerton | Book details |
| 2010 | A Kind of Vanishing | Lesley Thomson | Book details |
About the People's Book Prize – Fiction
Readers choose the winner of the People’s Book Prize for Fiction. The prize is interested in novels that find a real audience, whether the author is new or already well known.
Why it began: The wider People’s Book Prize began in 2009. Its founders wanted readers to have a direct say in which contemporary books received attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest People's Book Prize – Fiction?
The most recent People's Book Prize – Fiction winner in our records is “Ash and the Faceless Man” by D. Michelle Gent, awarded in 2026.
What is the list of People's Book Prize – Fiction winners?
This page lists the People's Book Prize – 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 – Fiction Winners by Year”.
When was the People's Book Prize – Fiction founded?
The People's Book Prize – Fiction was founded in 2009.
How often is the People's Book Prize – Fiction awarded?
The People's Book Prize – Fiction is awarded on an annual basis.