That Reminds Me, a semi-autobiographical novel about foster homes and mental health that was published by Stormzy’s imprint, wins £10,000 award
May 2019
Books blog
Poignant, exuberant, gripping: Alan Hollinghurst on the 2019 Desmond Elliott shortlist
The Booker-winning author on the three books up for the best first-novel prize – Michael Donkor’s Hold, Claire Adam’s Golden Child and Anna Mackmin’s Devoured
June 2018
Preti Taneja's 'awe-inspiring' reimagining of King Lear wins Desmond Elliott prize
The Guardian Books podcast
What is it like being a first-time novelist today? – books podcast
April 2018
Desmond Elliott prize for new fiction reveals all-female shortlist
Debut novelists Paula Cocozza, Gail Honeyman and Preti Taneja compete for prestigious award
June 2017
Golden Hill wins Francis Spufford third major prize in a year
Roistering tale of New York in its infancy adds £10,000 Desmond Elliott prize to the Costa first novel and Ondaatje awards it has already clinched
May 2017
Late starters surge ahead on Desmond Elliott debut fiction prize shortlist
Two of the three authors still in contention for the prestigious first novel award – Francis Spufford and Kit de Waal – are in their 50s
June 2016
Lisa McInerney's 'astounding' debut novel wins Desmond Elliott prize
A fortnight after bagging the Baileys prize for women’s fiction, The Glorious Heresies takes £10,000 honour
May 2016
Desmond Elliott prize shortlist unveiled
Lisa McInerney, Gavin McCrea and Julia Rochester contend for £10,000 debut fiction award
July 2015
The week in books
The Desmond Elliott prize reminds us that authors need long-term support
Desmond Elliott prize goes to Claire Fuller's 'shocking' debut
