Archive · 6 Nov 2025
CD Rose Wins 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for 'We Live Here Now'
A writer named CD Rose has won a special award called the Goldsmiths Prize for his book 'We Live Here Now'.
This prize is given to authors who write really new and exciting stories.
His book is about people disappearing near an art piece and is made up of many connected short stories.
The judges said it was both funny and sad.
This award comes with money and is celebrating its 13th year.
CD Rose has written other books before, but this is his first time being considered for this prize.
Other authors were also nominated for their unique books.
CD Rose has won the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his novel 'We Live Here Now'.
The prize celebrates 'mould-breaking' works of fiction and is worth £10,000.
'We Live Here Now' is a novel told through interconnected short stories about disappearances near an art installation.
Judges described the winning novel as 'hilarious and deeply haunting' and praised its exploration of contemporary life's invisible connections.
The award ceremony took place in central London on Wednesday evening, with several other authors shortlisted.
- Who
- CD Rose
- What
- Awarded the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his novel 'We Live Here Now'
- When
- Wednesday evening
- Where
- Central London
- Why
- For his 'mould-breaking' and 'hilarious and deeply haunting' novel, 'We Live Here Now'.
- Prize Name
- Goldsmiths Prize
- Award Year
- 2025
- Winning Author
- CD Rose
- Winning Novel
- We Live Here Now
- Prize Money
- £10,000
- Prize Focus
- Mould-breaking works of fiction
- Announcement Location
- Central London