Sep 20, 2024
The finalists for the 2024 Ottawa Book Awards have been announced. This year’s works showcase a diverse and compelling range of stories on the human experience and how it is shaped by life’s events – from familial ties and personal transformation to exploring one’s identity and societal changes.
These annual awards recognize the finest English and French books released in the previous year, authored by 13 local writers who exemplify Ottawa’s rich literary talent.
Descriptions of short-listed books and author biographies are available on the Ottawa Book Awards webpage .
The winners of each category will be announced on Wednesday, October 16.
Each winner will receive $7,500, while finalists will each receive $1,000.
Ottawa Book Awards Finalists 2024 - Finalistes du Prix du livre d'Ottawa 2024by Collections_OPLBPO
Thirteen local finalists have been selected for the 2024 Ottawa Book Awards. The awards recognize the top English and French books published in the past year by local authors./ Treize finalistes locaux ont été sélectionnés pour les Prix du livre d'Ottawa 2024. Ces prix récompensent les meilleurs livres en anglais et en français publiés au cours de l'année écoulée par des auteurs locaux.
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Clara at the Door With A Revolver
The Scandalous Black Suspect, the Exemplary White Son, and the Murder That Shocked Toronto
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Agent of Change
My Life Fighting Terrorists, Spies, and Institutional Racism
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Wine Witch on Fire
Rising From the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much : A Memoir
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