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Arundhati Roy, Ruskin Bond, Chetan Bhagat Among Authors Shortlisted For Crossword Book Awards 2026
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What Happened?
The Crossword Book Awards 2026 have revealed their Popular Choice shortlist, featuring 25 titles across five categories, including works by Arundhati Roy and Chetan Bhagat. Public voting is open until November 23, 2026.
Key points
- The 20th edition of the Crossword Book Awards features 25 books across five categories.
- Shortlisted authors include Sudha Murty, Amish, Twinkle Khanna, and Vir Das.
- Public voting began on October 26 and ends on November 23, 2026.
- Books were selected based on sales from Crossword Bookstores.
- Eligible books were published in India in English between March 2025 and February 2026.
Key insights
- The awards could influence future sales for the shortlisted authors.
- Reader participation in voting may enhance community engagement in literature.
- The diversity of the shortlist reflects the evolving landscape of Indian publishing.
Why it matters
The awards highlight the importance of reader engagement in recognizing literary talent.
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Arundhati Roy· PersonChetan Bhagat· PersonRuskin Bond· PersonSudha Murty· PersonAmish· PersonTwinkle Khanna· PersonVir Das· PersonAnkur Warikoo· PersonCrossword Book Awards· Event
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