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Women's Prize for Fiction

The Women's Prize for Fiction is an annual literary award for a novel written in English by a female author of any nationality, first presented in 1996. We have reviewed 3 books connected to it, including 2 winners.

3Books reviewed
2Winners
11Honoured authors with pages
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Women's Prize for Fiction winners we’ve reviewed

Newest first
2023
Demon Copperhead cover
WinnerDemon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver · ★ 5.0
2021
Piranesi cover
WinnerPiranesiSusanna Clarke · ★ 4.5

Shortlisted & nominated

2004
The Time Traveler’s Wife cover
NominatedThe Time Traveler’s WifeAudrey Niffenegger

Authors honoured

Each links to their author page
Susanna Clarke2021Maggie O'Farrell2020Tayari Jones2019Eimear McBride2014Madeline Miller2012Barbara Kingsolver2010, 2023Marilynne Robinson2009Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie2007Lionel Shriver2005Ann Patchett2002Anne Michaels1996

Frequently asked questions

Which Women's Prize for Fiction winners has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

Demon Copperhead (2023), Piranesi (2021).

How many Women's Prize for Fiction books have you reviewed?

3 so far, 2 of them winners.

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