Author record · 2006 to 2023

Adam Sisman: Awards and Best-of Lists

Adam Sisman has 3 shortlist or finalist places and 7 year-end list picks in our archive.

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2023The Secret Life of John le CarréFinancial Times Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Literary non-fiction
2020The Professor & The ParsonCWA Daggers source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction
2020The Professor and the ParsonWashington Post Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Notable Nonfiction
2016John le Carré: The BiographyPEN America Literary Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography
2016John le Carré: The BiographyCWA Daggers source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction
2015John le Carré: the BiographyThe Telegraph Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2015John le CarréThe Observer Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Biography
2015John le Carré: The BiographyFinancial Times Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Literary Non-Fiction
2010Hugh Trevor-Roper: The BiographyThe Irish Times Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books of the Year
2006The FriendshipThe Irish Times Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books of the Year

Books

  1. John le Carré: The Biography5 sources · 2015 to 2016
  2. The Professor & The Parson2 sources · 2020
  3. Hugh Trevor-Roper: The Biography1 source · 2010
  4. The Friendship1 source · 2006
  5. The Secret Life of John le Carré1 source · 2023