2024 Women's Prize Winners Announced

The video discusses the Women's Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction, highlighting its role in amplifying women's voices in literature. It addresses challenges women face in non-fiction, such as lower advances and fewer reviews. The 2024 Non-Fiction Prize was awarded to 'Doppelganger' by Naomi Klein, praised for its originality and insight. The Fiction Prize went to 'Brotherless Night', celebrated for its historical narrative. The judges commend the shortlisted works for their diverse exploration of themes and genres.

What was one of the main reasons for establishing the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction?

• To celebrate male authors in non-fiction

• To address the lack of recognition for women in non-fiction

• To increase the number of women authors in fiction

• To promote English novels worldwide

Which book won the inaugural Women's Prize for Non-Fiction?

• Brotherless Night

• Doppelganger

• Shadow Lands

• Relentless Intelligence

What theme is commonly explored by the authors shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction?

• Romantic relationships

• Science fiction

• Shadow lands of society and economy

• Historical events

Which book was awarded the 2024 Women's Prize for Fiction?

• Relentless Intelligence

• Shadow Lands

• Brotherless Night

• Doppelganger

Why did the judges choose 'Brotherless Night' as the winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction?

• It is a science fiction thriller

• It is a romantic comedy

• It is a masterpiece of historical fiction

• It is a humorous novel