Congratulations to Minelle Mahtani, whose debut memoir May It Have a Happy Ending: A Memoir of Finding a Voice as My Mother Lost Hers (Doubleday Canada) was recently named a finalist for the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize awarded to the author of the best original non-fiction literary work.
A soirée to celebrate the shortlisted authors will be held on Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 pm at Book Warehouse in Vancouver (632 West Broadway). This casual, celebratory event to kick off the festivities is free and open to the public. Finalist books will be available to purchase.
The winners in the eight categories will be announced at the BC and Yukon Book Prizes Gala on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the University Golf Club in Vancouver, along with the recipient of the 2025 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence and the Borealis Prize: The Commissioner of Yukon Award for Literary Contribution.
