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James Patterson and Bookshop.org have launched a new literary prize

The James Patterson and Bookshop.org Prize honors books written by debut authors within the last 12 months

The award is also entirely selected by independent booksellers

James Patterson and Bookshop.org are helming a new literary award.

On Nov. 24, the online bookstore announced their partnership with the bestselling author and philanthropist, to launch The James Patterson and Bookshop.org Prize.

The new award honors debut authors who have published full-length books, originally in English, within the United States between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025. The authors are selected by independent booksellers from qualifying bookstores, who can nominate and vote for book titles throughout the process.

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