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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · 13d

From winner to signed author!

One week after winning the Bath Novel Award 2025, Parker Barrington reflects on why he ‘still can’t believe it happened’, describes how he wrote GUARDIAN ANGEL, his winning manuscript, and shares his exciting literary agent news.

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Interview with Bath Novel Award 2025 Winning Author Parker Barrington

Bath Novel Award 2025 winner Parker Barrington on writing GUARDIAN ANGEL, his winning crime novel manuscript.

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Professional Writing Academy @profwriting.bsky.social · 20d

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · 20d

🎊 Huge congratulations to BCNA shortlistee William Yamaguchi Dobson 🎊

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Scholastic UK has signed Kamizen: Fortress of Lost Memories, a middle-grade fantasy with a focus on Japanese folklore by debut author William Yamaguchi Dobson, accompanied by “breathtaking” art by Japanese artist Sawa 👇 #BookSky

Scholastic scoops Dobson’s ‘Ghibli-esque’ middle-grade fantasy debut

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · 21d

Thanks Judith, now corrected!

The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · 21d

🎉We're delighted to share the winner and listees for the Bath Novel Award 2025.

Our heartfelt thanks to Laura Williams for judging - and huge congratulations to winning author Parker Barrington and all listees.

Full announcement at: bathnovelaward.co.uk/the-bath-nov...

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Aug 29

📚US Book Giveaway 📚
THE HOUSE OF FOUND OBJECTS by Jo Beckett-King is an exciting MG mystery filled with cryptic clues as two cousins search for their grandma’s missing portrait. To celebrate its publication in the US, we have a copy to giveaway. Closes 31 Aug👇
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Book Giveaway: Win The House of Found Objects by Jo Beckett-King - The Bath Novel Awards

To celebrate the US publication of The House of Found Objects (Simon & Shuster for Younger Readers, July 2025), Jo Beckett-King's Bath Children’s Novel Award 2021 listed debut for middle-grade readers...

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Aug 28

🐚BOOK GIVEAWAY🐚
The Shell Keepers is an enchanting and sunny seaside adventure from Bath Children’s Novel Award winner Truly Johnston. To celebrate the publication with Chicken House Books we have a copy give away by prize draw. UK only, open until 31st August 👇
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Prize Giveaway: Win The Shell Keepers by Truly Johnston

To celebrate the publication of The Shell Keepers, Truly Johnston's Bath Children’s Novel Award winning debut, we have a copy give away by prize draw.

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jul 17

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Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures: A Detective Adventure for Middle Grade Readers Exploring Dementia and Fa a book by Mario Ambrosi.

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jul 17

🎉Happy SCARLETT BUCKLING AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING PICTURES publication day to @marioambrosi.bsky.social - out today with @tinytreebooks.bsky.social!

12yo Scarlett Buckling loves a detective story, but when her beloved Gran goes missing in the night, she faces a real-life case like no other...

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jul 1

Look out for the full prize announcement in late September - once all (blind) judging is complete.

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 30

Huge thanks again to everyone who took part this year. We were truly blown away by the quality of work.

Entrant notifications went out at 19:00 BST. If your entered and and yours hasn't arrived yet, drop us an email and we'll be glad to help.

The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

We're away now to count the BNA2025 votes.
Good luck to all for tomorrow's news!

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

We're away now to count the BNA2025 votes.
Good luck to all for tomorrow's news!

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

💛 BNA2025 Golden Longlist Votes

Hooked from the quirky and compelling opening chapter featuring murder, mysterious notes and an introverted mc I'm rooting for. Great voice. Golden YES

5/5

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

💛 BNA2025 Golden Longlist Votes

I didn't want it to end! An incredibly unique story that you can quickly become obsessed with. Golden YES

4/5

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

💛 BNA2025 Golden Longlist Votes

The observational and detail-oriented nature of the writing was fantastic. It established a sense of place, situation and time immediately and I really enjoyed the interview narrative style at the start. Golden YES.

3/5

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

💛 BNA2025 Golden Longlist Votes

Exciting , witty and sharp. Made my heartbeat quicken and put a smile on my face! Golden YES

2/5

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

💛 BNA2025 Golden Longlist Votes

Compelling dual narrative about brotherly bonds and an unravelling secret. Strong synopsis, assured storytelling and the inciting incident made me gasp. Golden YES

1/5

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

BNA2025 Longlist Votes

Atmospheric and character-driven story of a detective back in their hometown to uncover the truth behind their brother's disappearance. YES

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

BNA2025 Longlist Votes

Invites you in from the first line and the story holds your attention throughout. The dialogue did a great job of showing characters' personalities and there's an air of mystery and intrigue around the plot. YES

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

BNA2025 Longlist Votes

Original, dynamic and suspenseful dective story about the murder of a tech CEO and his wife. I like the plot points of the story and the direction they are going in. YES

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

BNA2025 Longlist Votes

The setting provides an excellent backdrop to the plot and the heart of this survival story,and the dialogue threads brilliantly into the character's stories. YES

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

BNA2025 Longlist Votes

Gripping and imaginative story with an interesting, fresh take on AI in the home. YES

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

BNA2025 Longlist Votes

Good opening and an interesting cast of characters. Interested to read how the return of the undead family member is managed. YES

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

BNA2025 Longlist Votes

This page-turning Californian thriller had me from the opening post-it note. Heck YES.

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The Bath Novel Awards @bathnovelaward.co.uk · Jun 29

BNA2025 Longlist Votes

Enjoyable saga, with a promising weave of family secrets, silence and sacrifice. YES

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