Thea Lenarduzzi shortlisted for the Tadeusz Bradecki Prize 2026

We are pleased to announce that Thea Lenarduzzi's The Tower has been shortlisted for the Tadeusz Bradecki Prize 2026!

The literary award, now in its second year, was set up in Tadeusz’s memory to applaud original works that combine story telling fiction and non-fiction writing in exciting ways.

This year the prize is judged by Francis Spufford (Chair), Krzysztof Zanussi, Carole Welch and Kate Sinclair, who considered 88 works from 60 publishers, picking a shortlist of just 6 titles.

The Tower is Thea's second book and was published by Fitzcarraldo Editions on 9 October 2025.

The winner of the prize will be announced at an awards ceremony on Friday 1 May 2026.

Read more about the shortlist here.