Six Compelling Books Shortlisted for 2026 Women’s Non-fiction Prize
Six compelling books have been named on the 2026 women’s non-fiction prize shortlist. The list includes titles by Arundhati Roy and Lyse Doucet.
Shortlist and prize
The shortlist comprises six books vying for the £30,000 award. The prize is for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction.
Notable entries
- Arundhati Roy — Mother Mary Comes to Me (Hamish Hamilton).
- Lyse Doucet — The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People’s History of Afghanistan (Hutchinson Heinemann).
Lyse Doucet is one of six authors to secure a place on the shortlist. The final winner will receive the £30,000 prize.
Filmogaz.com will continue to report on the shortlist and announce further developments. Stay tuned for updates as the prize progresses.
