The world’s most valuable annual prize for a single work of fiction, the Dublin Literary Award is open to all novelists writing in, or translated into, English. Unique in its nomination process, titles are nominated each year by public libraries in major cities across the world, making it a true reader’s accolade.

The 2024 Award winner will be chosen from a diverse and dynamic international shortlist which includes two Irish writers. This year, the 29th winner of the Dublin Literary Award will be announced by its Patron, Lord Mayor Daithí de Róiste.

This year’s Award Ceremony will be hosted by broadcaster Rick O’Shea.

Many of the nominated novels for the 2024 Dublin Literary Award are available for readers to borrow from public libraries or on digital loan from BorrowBox. Both the prize and ILFD are sponsored solely by Dublin City Council.

Discover the 2024 Shortlist

The winner will feature at in conversation at the International Literature Festival Dublin on Friday 24th of May at 6pm. Click here to book.

Presented in partnership with the Dublin Literary Award, a Dublin City Council initiative.