The Costa Book Awards

The Costa Book Awards are annual literary honors recognizing outstanding British and Irish authors across multiple categories, including Fiction, First Novel, Poetry, and Children’s Books. Established in 1971, they aim to celebrate and promote quality writing by highlighting diverse voices and stories that resonate with readers. Each category winner receives a monetary prize, and an overall Book of the Year is chosen from these winners. The awards are known for their accessible approach, emphasizing literary excellence that appeals to a broad audience, and they are highly regarded within the British and Irish literary communities.