The Women's Prize novel I'm giving to all my friends

Here are the winners of the 2026 Women’s Prizes in Fiction and Nonfiction.

Virginia Evans wins the Women's Prize for Fiction for "The Correspondent"; Lyse Doucet wins Nonfiction for "The Finest Hotel in Kabul"—both receive £30,000. The awards recognize literary excellence across fiction and narrative nonfiction, championing diverse voices in publishing.