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Shadow the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize

For Adults

The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize is inviting twelve UK-based book clubs to shadow the 2025 Best Published Novel award. Each group will receive a set (up to ten print copies) of one shortlisted book to read and review by 11 August, before the winner is announced in September.

Each group will also have the opportunity to meet the author of their group over Zoom, and will receive a minimum of one ticket to join the awards reception in London on an evening in September.

To apply, complete this survey by 11 June.

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