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The award for neglected books that builds writers’ careers

The shortlist for the 2019 Most Underrated Book Awards has been revealed unleashing new talent across different genres.
9 Aug 2019
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The books which have made the shortlist for the 2019 Most Underrated Book Award.

Many of the books we read come via recommendations and reviews, but how do we find those hidden gems from emerging authors? This is where the Most Underrated Book Award (MUBA) comes in.

Entering its 6th year, the award aims to uncover and celebrate the books that might have missed the major awards but which organisers the Small Press Network believe deserved more attention.

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