Adventure Writing Prize | Booksellers & Libraries

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Prize, we’re offering 100 bookshops across the UK free point of sale materials for the 2026 Prize shortlist, just as we do for 100 libraries.

Bookshops: Register Your Interest Here

UK bookshops of all sizes are invited to register your interest and we will send you news of the shortlist and the physical materials over the summer – when the desire for adventure is at its highest. Digital materials will also be shared for the longlist, shortlist and winner announcements, which you can use on your website and social media.

By requesting the free materials, your will also automatically be in with a chance of securing credit to purchase stock that builds your shop's selection of adventure novels. We will share a list of book recommendations to support you, but you know your customers best and you will have the final decision on which titles to buy. 

There is no deadline to register interest but we recommend completing the form as soon as possible to make the most of the materials over the summer - when the desire for adventure is at its highest! 

As usual, physical and digital library point of sale materials and digital assets will be freely available through The Reading Agency's online shop, once the shortlist has been announced. If you would like to receive the digital assets for the longlist, please send an email to Prize Manager, Charlotte, with your request. 

Key Dates:

Longlist Announced: 30th April 2026

Shortlist Announced: 28th May 2026

Winner Announced: 17th September 2026

Bookshops receiving credit will be notified by 22nd June 2026.