Congratulations to Book Lovers Bookshop, the winner of Independent Bookshop of the Year 2026!

Gardners are delighted to once again sponsor the Independent Bookshop of the Year Award for the 17th Year at the British Book Awards! We are passionate about supporting booksellers, and after the challenges thrown at our trade in past 12 months, their resilience has proven stronger than ever.

Book Lovers Bookshop has won £5000 to spend on their shop!

Gardners are the only award sponsor who offer their category winner a cash prize.

The winner of Independent Bookshop of the Year was revealed during The British Book Awards ceremony at Grosvenor House, London on Monday 11th May 2026.