The Bailey’s Prize for Fiction

Now in its twentieth year, the Bailey’s Prize for Fiction celebrates excellence, originality and accessibility in writing by women in English from throughout the world.

We’re delighted to have two brilliant Bookends novels on the longlist for the 2015 Prize:

THE OFFERING by Grace McCleen

‘Grace McCleen’s talent for description, especially when portraying the natural world, is quite exquisite’ – The Times

THE GIRL WHO WAS SATURDAY NIGHT by Heather O’Neil

‘Freewheeling novel strewn with whimsical details … Nouschka’s tough-talking vulnerability will make you want to stick by her side as she finds her way in life’   – Daily Mail
The shortlisted titles will be announced in 13 April, with the Awards ceremony on 3 June.

Best of luck to Grace and Heather from all at Bookends!

Find out more about the Bailey’s Prize at:
womensprizeforfiction.co.uk