The Nero awards, launched by Caffe Nero after Costa Coffee ended its book prizes, highlight outstanding books and writers of the year across various categories.
Each shortlisted writer is vying for a prize worth 5,000 in their category, with an overall winner receiving an additional 30,000 in the Nero Gold prize.
Donal Ryan's 'Heart, Be at Peace' and Adam S Leslie's 'Lost in the Garden' showcase innovative narratives, reflecting the diversity in contemporary fiction.
The nonfiction shortlist is notable for featuring debut authors, with works that tackle themes from social media's impact on beauty standards to personal survival stories.
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