Book Awards

Yarde Book Promotions: Book of the Year Awards 2026 – Now Open for Submissions!

Yarde Book Promotions is delighted to announce that submissions are now officially open for our Book of the Year Awards 2026!

These awards celebrate outstanding books across a wide range of genres, allowing authors to showcase their work and gain valuable exposure. Whether you are an established author or just starting your publishing journey, we welcome submissions from all genres.

Eligible Genres Include:

• Historical Fiction

Sub-genres:

Ancient & Biblical Historical Fiction (Prehistory–AD 476)

Early Medieval Historical Fiction (c. AD 400–1066)

Medieval Historical Fiction (c. 1066–1485)

Renaissance & Early Modern Historical Fiction (c. 1300–1760)

Georgian, Regency & Victorian Historical Fiction (1714–1901)

Edwardian & Twentieth-Century Historical Fiction (1901–2010)

North American Historical Fiction

Historical Romance

Historical Mystery, Crime & Thriller

Historical Adventure

Historical Fantasy

Historical Horror

Historical Family Saga

Historical Biographical Fiction

Dual Timeline Fiction (where one timeline is historical)

Time-Travel Historical Fiction

Alternate History

• Romance and sub-genres

• Crime & Thriller

• Mystery

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Horror

• Young Adult

• Children’s Fiction

• Contemporary Fiction

• Non-Fiction

• Biography & Memoir

• Poetry

• Short Stories

If your genre isn’t listed, don’t worry — all genres are accepted.

Multiple Categories Welcome

Authors may enter their book into multiple categories. Each book will be judged only against other books within the same category, ensuring a fair and balanced evaluation.

Submission Deadline

December 1st 2026

Entry Fees & Payment

• Entry for one book into one category: £30

• Entry into additional categories: £15 per category, per title

• Payment method: PayPal

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Category Winners

Each category winner will receive:

• A digital award badge to use on book covers, websites, and promotional materials

• One Book Spotlight Promotion

Overall Book of the Year Winner

The overall winner of the Book of the Year Awards 2026 will receive an outstanding promotional package:

• Digital award badge for use on your book cover and promotional artwork

• One year of side-bar promotion on the Yarde Book Promotions website

• 12 Book Spotlight Promotions (one per month) worth £60.00

• Five-Day Blog Tour, worth £65.00

*There is no cash alternative to these prizes.

Winner Announcement

Category winners and the overall Book of the Year winner will be announced on 20th December 2026.

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Ready to Enter?

Submit your book today and give it the recognition it deserves in the Yarde Book Promotions Book of the Year Awards 2026. 

Don’t miss your chance to be featured, celebrated, and promoted throughout the year.
Enter now and let your book shine!

Send us an email to enter HERE.

We look forward to working with you and celebrating your success.