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The Women’s Prize for Fiction Articles

As overrated as Shakespeare himself? Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell

As overrated as Shakespeare himself? Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell

Does Hamnet, the prize-winning novel by Maggie O’Farrell, deserve all the praise?
October Read: How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House

October Read: How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House

Aileen Loftus reviews Cherie Jones’ debut novel How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House this Black History Month
‘Being trans and doing trans’ in Detransition, Baby

‘Being trans and doing trans’ in Detransition, Baby

Detransition Baby has faced online hate from conservative groups in the form of an open letter, but that only intensifies the importance of the novel so consider it a must-read for 2021.
The Women’s Prize for Fiction: Debut novels, first-time nominees and online hate

The Women’s Prize for Fiction: Debut novels, first-time nominees and online hate

We take a look at the Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist, after the online hate directed at the longlist nominee Torrey Peters, author of Detransition, Baby
2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction long-list: Burnt Sugar

2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction long-list: Burnt Sugar

Burnt Sugar is the debut novel by Avni Doshi. The book has just been recognised by the 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction long list, and it deserves a spot on the shortlist.
Changes to The Women’s Prize for Fiction could prove costly

Changes to The Women’s Prize for Fiction could prove costly

A recent change to The Women’s Prize for Fiction entry requirements means that the publishers of the 16 long listed books will need to pay a fee of £1000