Galaxy British Book Awards 2009
the Oscars of the book world

by Liz Thomson / BookBrunch
THE G20 had left town by the time the parade of limos - including a heritage Bentley, out of which stepped Sebastian Faulks - formed in Park Lane and the stars launched themselves on to the predictable red carpet that led, eventually, to the Great Room at London's Grosvenor House, where the Galaxy British Book Awards were to be presented. It was the twentieth such ceremony and this year the evening was dedicated to the memory of Fred Newman, Chairman and co-founder of Publishing News Limited, who passed away last November and who, with his business partner Clive Labovitch, dreamed up the Awards, affectionately known as the Nibbies
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BORDERS UK announced today that it has launched a major front of store promotion across all its Borders stores. As proud sponsors of the 'Author of the Year' category at this year's Galaxy British Book Awards, Borders are not only showcasing all the shortlisted titles and authors, across all categories, but have also created a special bay which highlights a selection of favourite books, as chosen by all six shortlisted 'authors of the year'.
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AUTHORS aged in their 40s are in pole position to win a 2009 Galaxy British Book Award based on recent history, with 44% of winners over the last five years in this age group.
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