We’re excited to announce that Stephen Buoro’sThe Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa, Anna Metcalfe‘s Chrysalis and Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi‘s The Centre have been longlisted for the 2024 Nota Bene Prize. This is the fifth year of the prize and the 2024 longlist features 25 thought-provoking and relatable reads.

The Nota Bene Prize focuses on ‘thought-provoking and relatable reads that have received organic, word-of-mouth recognition’. It aims to champion ‘influential fiction’ and celebrate ‘the power of the reading community.’ Titles are voted on by ‘Notable Readers’ made up of  readers, authors, booksellers, and content creators.

The shortlist will announced later this month. Check out the full longlist here.