Author record · 2006 to 2022
James Robertson: Awards and Best-of Lists
James Robertson has won 1 award, the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction (2022) for News of the Dead, with 1 shortlist or finalist place, 2 longlist or nominee places, and 1 year-end list pick in our archive.
Every recognition
| Year | Book | Source | Result | Translator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | News of the Dead | Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Winner · Historical Fiction | |
| 2008 | The Testament of Gideon Mack | Dublin Literary Award source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Longlist · Fiction | |
| 2007 | The Testament of Gideon Mack | British Book Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Shortlist · Richard & Judy Best Read of the Year | |
| 2007 | The Testament of Gideon Mack | Washington Post Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Notable Fiction | |
| 2006 | The Testament of Gideon Mack | Booker Prize source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Longlist · Fiction |
Books
- The Testament of Gideon Mack4 sources · 2006 to 2008
- News of the Dead1 source · 2022