Who won the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year?

Lucy Steeds won the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year for her debut novel, 'The Artist.'

What is Lucy Steeds' winning novel 'The Artist' about?

'The Artist' is a romantic-mystery set in 1920s southern France, following an enigmatic painter, his niece, and a journalist.

Which book won the 2025 Waterstones Children's Book of the Year?

Mikey Please's debut picture book, 'The Cafe At The Edge Of The Woods,' won the 2025 Waterstones Children's Book of the Year.

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Debut Novel Wins Top UK Book Award

27 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Lucy Steeds' 'The Artist' won the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year.
The novel is a romantic-mystery set in 1920s southern France.
Mikey Please's 'The Cafe At The Edge Of The Woods' won the Children's Book of the Year.

Lucy Steeds' debut novel, "The Artist," has claimed the prestigious 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year award. The novel, a romantic mystery unfolding in 1920s Provencal, was recognized for its immersive qualities and compelling narrative. Steeds also secured the Debut Fiction Prize, highlighting her significant literary arrival.

The Waterstones Children's Book of the Year was awarded to Mikey Please for his debut picture book, "The Cafe At The Edge Of The Woods." This playful story, told in rhyme, enchanted judges with its charm and whimsical blend of the delicious and the disgusting, featuring memorable characters.