Crossword Bookstores has announced its shortlists for the prestigious Crossword Book Awards 2025. The awards will be presented in five categories – Fiction, Non-fiction, Translations, Children’s Books, and Business and Management. The awards ceremony will be held in Mumbai on December 3. The winning authors will get a cash prize of Rs 50,000 each.

Aakash Gupta, CEO of Crossword Bookstores, said, “The Jury Shortlist represents the books that stood out for their originality, craft and impact. Each title has been carefully chosen by our esteemed jury for its contribution to contemporary writing and its ability to move, challenge, or inspire readers. These are the stories that reflect the very best of Indian literature today.”

Here are the shortlisted books in each category:

Nonfiction

Gol

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