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Ruth Jones & Freida McFadden Vie for Author of the Year
6 Mar
Summary
- Ruth Jones nominated for audiobook and author of the year.
- Freida McFadden recognized for best-selling novel and thriller.
- Winners to be announced at Grosvenor House London on May 11.
The British Book Awards have revealed their shortlists, highlighting achievements across various literary categories. Actress and comedian Ruth Jones, celebrated for "Gavin and Stacey," is nominated for Author of the Year and in the audiobook non-fiction category for her memoir "When Gavin Met Stacey And Everything In Between." She faces competition from American author Freida McFadden, acclaimed for "The Housemaid" and nominated for her psychological thriller "The Tenant."
Other prominent nominees include Mick Herron for his "Slough House" series and illustrator Charlie Mackesy. Suzanne Collins earned a nomination in children's fiction for "Sunrise On The Reaping," a prequel to "The Hunger Games." Non-fiction narrative includes Ozzy Osbourne's autobiography "Last Rites" and Virginia Giuffre's memoir "Nobody's Girl."
