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Authors Douglas Stuart and Maggie O'Farrell Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2026

Douglas Stuart's novel John Of John is among the titles nominated for the Waterstones Book Of The Year 2026 award. Stuart faces competition from other notable writers, including Maggie O'Farrell and Patrick Radden Keefe, across the shortlisted selections.

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Douglas Stuart, Maggie O'Farrell and David Byrne shortlisted for literary award (The Scotsman)
Douglas Stuart’s John Of John among contenders for Waterstones Book Of The Year (Evening Standard)