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The British Book Awards 2006

The Winners


THE 2006 BRITISH BOOK AWARDS WINNERS in 12 categories have now been announced at a reception held in the headquarters of Channel 4.

The categories are as follows:

Richard & Judy Best Read of the Year
Ten titles, each a good read, but only one will be named Richard & Judy Best Read of the Year
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WH Smith Book of the Year
Six bestsellers that have brought people flocking into bookshops and libraries
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Reader's Digest Author of the Year
Four authors who have made a big impact with their writing and the sales of their books
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worldbooks Crime Thriller of the Year
The line-up under investigation for a sensational catalogue of crime
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Sainsbury's Popular Fiction Award
Four books that have been hugely succesful in all types of bookselling outlets across the country
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Waterstone's Newcomer of the Year
Four writers who have attracted attention with their first novels
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Tesco Sports Book of the Year
The bold and the brave tell of the agony and ecstacy of their sporting lives
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decibel Writer of the Year
In its second year, the decibel award goes to the writer of African, Caribbean or Asian origin who has made the greatest contribution to the literary year
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Amazon Biography of the Year
A national treasure, a mother/daughter relationship, a long-suffering wife and a homeless man vie for the honours
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Borders / Books etc History Book of the Year
A broad choice of historical themes – from East to West, ancient to modern
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Play.com TV & Film Book of the Year
Investigating the coastline, a roaming chef, conspiracy in Africa and a classic fantasy
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First Shown on 4
British Book Awards 2005
1 Apr 2006, 6.00pm

Repeated on More 4
2 Apr 2006, 5.00pm
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