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libly.™book of the year
Books chosen by those who recommend them every day.
What if booksellers across Italy chose the book of the year?
How it works ↘ITALIA / 2027BOOK OF THE YEAR
01 / THE PROJECT
A network across Italy.
Libly Book of the Year is a national selection placing the perspective of booksellers at its heart. The project welcomes accredited Italian bookshops, both independent and part of chains, connected through nominations and voting.
Beyond sales. Human connections.
A recommendation at the right moment can change the journey of a book and its reader. Rather than a sales ranking, Libly Book of the Year celebrates personal recommendations: different audiences, genres and voices brought together by booksellers’ commitment to the books they share.
02 / THE SELECTION
A selection that may include sixteen titles.
Nonfiction
Children and young adults
03 / HOW IT WORKS
Stories are chosen together.
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Accredited bookshops nominate books they want readers to discover.
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Nominations help shape the selection under the forthcoming rules.
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Participating booksellers vote to decide the award.
COMING SOON
10.01.2027
Rules and bookshop accreditation details will be available from 10 January 2027. The first edition will focus exclusively on the Italian market.
Are you a bookseller? Contact usProject in preparation. Eligibility, selection criteria, timetable, voting and accreditation will be defined in the rules. Nominations and voting are not yet open.