Britain's Orwell Prize is given out each year to honor excellence in political writing. Three prizes are awarded: one for books, one for journalism, and one for blogging (this is the books page; to access the journalism and blogging lists, use the options under "View by prize," upper right side of page): http://theorwellprize.co.uk/longlists/
A judge discusses the process and thinking behind the selection of this year's contenders for the Prize for books. "The range of writing, the passion of the research and the variety of
manners in this marvellous set of books show a confident important
writing culture," according to Prize director Jean Seaton. "Go out and read them”: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/marie-colvins-on-the-front-longlisted-for-orwell-prize-8542203.html
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