THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY LONGLIST 2026

The CWA Dagger in the Library is a prize for a body of work by an established writer of crime fiction or non-fiction who has long been popular with borrowers from libraries. It also rewards authors who have supported libraries and their users through taking part in library events. The Dagger in the Library is awarded to an author writing in Britain who is nominated by libraries and borrowers in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and voted on by libraries.

This is one of my favorite awards given by The Crime Writers' Association (UK). Here's the longlist for 2026. Congratulations to all.