Welcome to the 2026 "Best Book" Awards, sponsored by American Book Fest!
"Book awards do count in marketing and in positioning as a recognized 'go-to' expert. The Best Book Awards are always on my recommended list for authors who create quality books to enter. I’ve found that the support from the Best Book Awards for winners, both on its websites and with press releases, is exceptional and far beyond what most other awards do." —Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, CEO of AuthorU.org
E-mail Submission Now Available!
Open to all 2020-2026 Published Books with an ISBN.
Winners & Finalists Announced in mid-November 2026!
The 9th Annual American Fiction Awards (AFA) are a specialty book awards honoring excellence in fiction.
“Independent, Digital & Self-Published Books are redefining the Publishing Industry. Now more than ever; readers, media, and the industry at large need quality reviews and book awards to let them know what to focus on. The 2026 American Fiction Awards are a virtual book festival that will award quality fiction published in the United States.” –Jeffrey Keen, President & CEO, American Book Fest
Who has won a prestigious Best Book Award or International Book Award over our 23-year history? Some of the biggest names in the industry! Amy Tan, Anne Lamott, Vanessa Williams, Shark Tank’s Daymon John, Pope Francis, Kitty Kelley, Anne Geddes, Julie Andrews and many others.
“It is amazing to review the results that our award programs have had over the last several decades. Here are some of the more famous laureates who have been honored. We will continue to highlight self-published, indie, and mainstream titles now and in the future!”–Jeffrey Keen, President & CEO, American Book Fest
BECOME A 2026 FEATURED BOOK!
Limited Availability!
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American Book Fest is offering a limited amount of books the opportunity to be featured on up to five category webpages for a yearly subscription fee!
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Books and ebooks published in English with an ISBN/ASIN and available on Amazon.com are eligible.
