Good storytelling transcends generations, cultures, and experiences; this year’s authors shortlisted in The Women's Prize for Fiction prove that without question. Historically, women’s voices have often been marginalised—something The Women's Prize has always aimed to combat—but as more (though not enough) women take centre stage in the literary, cinematic, and art worlds, our narratives continue to break boundaries, challenge norms, and inspire change.
In this landmark year, the 2025 selection features multi-generational perspectives and a strong showing of debuts, with four of the six books written by new authors.
