On 11th June, we returned to a room above a Bloomsbury pub for another luminous celebration of literature, adventure, and the extraordinary spirit that defined Tom Grass. Seven of our ten shortlisted finalists joined us in person, with two more dialling in from afar.

On 5th June, in a room above a Bloomsbury pub in the heart of London, we gathered for a luminous celebration of literature, adventure, and the extraordinary spirit that defined Tom Grass. With seven finalists in the room, three more joining online, and over 100 friends, supporters, and members of the media in attendance, the evening became a joyful meeting point—connecting old friends with new voices from around the world, all united by the power of storytelling.