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The best stories are true: 25 years of books that matter. 

Help us bring to the attention of readers original voices and brilliant writing.

Publishers may submit a list of up to three titles, accompanied by a brief justification, of additional books they would like the judges to call in for consideration. Please do not send copies of the call-in books.



The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction is an annual book prize for the best non-fiction writing in the English language. The competition is open to living authors of any nationality whose work is published in the UK in English. Self-published works, where the author is the publisher, are ineligible. Books must be published in English in the UK between 1 November 2023 and 31 October 2024.


Read the rules and conditions of entry.

Contact details

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Number of books 

Select the number of books you will include in this submission.

Book details

Title in full as it appear on the English language version of the book.

Genre 

Two to three paragraphs giving a synopsis and details of the book. This text may be used in full or edited for use on the website.


Author details

You can add additional authors and translators later in the form.

Book details

Title in full as it appear on the English language version of the book.

Genre 

Two to three paragraphs giving a synopsis and details of the book. This text may be used in full or edited for use on the website.


Author details

You can add additional authors and translators later in the form.

Book details

Title in full as it appear on the English language version of the book.

Genre 

Two to three paragraphs giving a synopsis and details of the book. This text may be used in full or edited for use on the website.


Author details

You can add additional authors and translators later in the form.

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