Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Crossword Book Awards 2025 Jury Shortlist Celebrates Indian Literature
Imagine a big contest for the best books written in India, called the Crossword Book Awards.
The people who run the contest just announced a special list of books that are really good and might win prizes.
This list is called the Jury Shortlist.
It has books in different sections like stories, real-life facts, books that were translated from other languages, books for kids, and books about business.
All these books were chosen because they are very original and tell great stories.
The winners will be announced at a big party in Mumbai on December 3.
It's a way to show off how many amazing writers and stories come from India.
Crossword Bookstores has announced the Jury Shortlist for the Crossword Book Awards 2025.
The shortlist highlights outstanding Indian writing in English across Fiction, Non-fiction, Translations, Children’s Books, and Business & Management categories.
The awards, established in 1998, are a significant honor celebrating literary excellence in India.
Winners will be revealed on December 3 during a ceremony in Mumbai.
The shortlist features books recognized for their originality, craft, impact, and contribution to modern Indian literature.
- Who
- Crossword Bookstores
- What
- Announced the Jury Shortlist for the Crossword Book Awards 2025
- When
- Following the release of the longlist last month; winners to be revealed on December 3
- Where
- Mumbai (for the ceremony)
- Why
- To spotlight remarkable works of Indian writing in English and celebrate excellence in storytelling and innovation.
- Award Body
- Crossword Bookstores
- Award Year
- 2025
- Announcement Date
- Following the release of the longlist last month
- Winners Announcement Date
- December 3
- Ceremony Location
- Mumbai
- Categories
- Fiction, Non-fiction, Translations, Children’s Books, Business & Management
- Establishment Year
- 1998