Wellesley Books

Winners of the 2026 Women’s Prize

'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans has won the prize for Fiction

Chair of Judges, , described it as "a remarkable novel, with an exemplary combination of originality, excellence and accessibility. It is no mean feat to write a life in letters, but Evans makes this feel effortless, asking the reader to consider the choices we make, whilst elevating an ordinary life in the most heartfelt of ways. This is a novel that captured our hearts, and should be read and savoured by all.”

'The Finest Hotel In Kabul: A People's History of Afghanistan' by Lyse Doucet has won the prize for Nonfiction

Chair of Judges described it as "a perfect work of narrative non-fiction: it is not only cleverly constructed and brilliantly researched, but each and every element is handled with extraordinary sensitivity and warmth – it will move you to tears or make you laugh, or perhaps both.”

Links to the books on our website:
The Correspondent
https://wellesleybooks.com/book/9780593798430
The Finest Hotel in Kabul
https://wellesleybooks.com/book/9780735243415

🌈Happy Pride Month-our displays are full of books and gifts to help you celebrate.

It's BRUCE! Our e-newsletter dog of the week.

Bruce is a five-year-old Boston Terrier who, as a new resident of Newton, is learning the suburbs. He likes food, stopping in the middle of the street, and other dogs, particularly his cousin Olive (a former DOtW), but he loves a sun spot most of all. He dislikes vacuums and motorcycles. We hope your future is quiet and bright, Bruce.

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