Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize

The £10,000 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize is redefining the idea of adventure for readers. The Prize celebrates the outstanding novels of today that expand horizons, connect cultures, and compel readers from start to finish through exceptional storytelling.

With the tagline ‘An Adventure for Everyone’, the annual shortlist offers a journey to suit every reader's taste. Working in paperback for accessibility and affordability, the Prize is building a community of readers and writers who value curiosity and enjoy stepping beyond their own experience.

Longlists and shortlists are handpicked by librarians and library staff from across the UK, and the winner of the £10,000 award is selected by a panel of literary and adventure experts. These are books readers will want to read, share and recommend.