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- Wednesday 1 February Edwin Morgan Poetry Prize open for entries in Scots and English
- Wednesday 25 January Pure win for Costa Book of the Year
- Tuesday 24 January World Book Night – which book will you give?
- Tuesday 17 January John Burnside wins poetry double
- Wednesday 9 November Help choose the Galaxy Book of the Year
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Wednesday 1 February
Edwin Morgan Poetry Prize open for entries in Scots and English
The renowned poetry competition is now accepting entries from poets worldwide.
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Wednesday 25 January
Pure win for Costa Book of the Year
Pure tale of pre-revolutionary Paris scoops prestigious literary prize.
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Tuesday 24 January
World Book Night – which book will you give?
There are only a few days left to register as a World Book Night giver.
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Tuesday 17 January
John Burnside wins poetry double
Scottish poet John Burnside is awarded the TS Eliot Prize for Poetry.
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Wednesday 9 November
Help choose the Galaxy Book of the Year
Several leading authors are in the running for the Galaxy Book of the Year Award, the winner of which is chosen by the public.
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