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2008 Guardian First Book Award Winners

Browse the 2008 Guardian First Book Award winners and nominees by category. Each category starts with the winner, followed by nominees and other recognized titles.

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First Book

Winner and nominees for the 2008 Guardian First Book Award First Book category.

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A Case of Exploding Mangoes

Hanif, Mohammed

Standalone · General Fiction

Jan-2008 2008 Guardian First Book Award nominee

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A Fraction of the Whole

Toltz, Steve

Standalone · General Fiction

Feb-2008 2008 Guardian First Book Award nominee

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God's Own Country

Raisin, Ross

Standalone · General Fiction

Feb-2009 2008 Guardian First Book Award nominee

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