Just Launched AwardShelf - A Free Database of Award-Winning Books!

I love reading new books and got into the habit of reading winners/nominees from a few different awards that I followed, mostly through lists on Goodreads or blogs.

Got tired of incomplete lists so I built AwardShelf!

What makes AwardShelf special:

📚 Thousands of curated titles - from Pulitzer and Booker Prize winners to International Booker and Women's Prize champions 🏆 Multi-award tracking - easily spot books that have been recognized multiple times (like Piranesi with 4 nominations!)

📅 Historical browsing - explore award winners by year to see how literary tastes have evolved

🌍 Global perspective - discover exceptional literature from every continent, not just the usual suspects

🔍 Smart discovery - filter by award type, year, author, or nomination status to find your perfect next read

It's completely free. No ads, no paywalls, no premium tiers. Just pure book discovery.

I built this because I was tired of reading the same recommendations everywhere and wanted to tap into the collective wisdom of literary juries worldwide. If a book has impressed multiple award committees, it's probably worth your time!

Would love to hear from fellow readers:

- What awards would you like to see added?

- Any features that would make your book discovery easier?

- How do you currently find your next great read?