2025 Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist Celebrates 30 Years

The 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction longlist has been announced, featuring a diverse array of authors including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for her novel 'Dream Count' and Saraid de Silva for 'Amma'. The prize, which awards £30,000, celebrates excellence, originality, and accessibility in women's writing. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the prize, and the longlist includes 16 novels that explore themes such as social change, family dynamics, and global events. Notable entries include Miranda July's 'All Fours' and Roisín O’Donnell's debut 'Nesting'. The shortlist will be announced on April 2, with the winner revealed on June 12. The longlist highlights the breadth of women's voices and includes works from nine debut authors, illustrating the ongoing impact and evolution of women's literature.