The British Book Awards, aka The Nibbies, is a celebration of books: it affirms, connects and energises the world of reading by showcasing the authors and illustrators who have stirred our hearts and imaginations, and the industry behind the scenes who have brought them to readers. Above all it celebrates the intimate connection between the books, their makers and their audience.

From a sparkling contemporary rom-com to forbidden love in 1970s Northern Ireland to a Dorset country house between the world wars, this shortlist celebrates some of the best writing of 2022, with exhilarating débuts from writers at the very beginning of their careers. These titles enjoyed phenomenal sales or critical acclaim—and sometimes both. 

https://www.thebookseller.com/awards/the-british-book-awards?tab=book-of-the-year---debut-fiction