Costa Book Awards 2021 Shortlists


The shortlists for the five categories have now been chosen – First NovelNovelBiographyPoetry and Children’s Book.

The Category Winners will be announced on Tuesday 4 January and the overall winner will be announced on Tuesday 1st February.

There are many Bookshop favourites in these lists!

We have a special offer on some of the category shortlists – buy the whole shortlist and get a 15% reduction.


First Novel Award Shortlist


Novel Award Shortlist


Biography Award Shortlist


Poetry Award Shortlist


Children’s Book Award Shortlist