India, July 4 -- Outstanding books shortlisted across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Translation and Debut categories; winners to be honoured during the inaugural ceremony of KLF Indraprastha

Bhubaneswar: The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has announced the English shortlist for the KLF Book Awards 2026 across five categories-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Translation, and Debut. The shortlist celebrates exceptional books published in 2025 and highlights some of the finest contemporary voices in English writing and literary translation.

Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Founder and Director of the Kalinga Literary Festival, said: "The KLF Book Awards recognise books that challenge conventions, preserve memory, and open new possibilities for dialogue. ...