British Book Awards 2022: Marcus Rashford wins the top prize, plus the other winners

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The British Book Awards, also known as the Nibbies, took place last night with footballer Marcus Rashford claiming Book of the Year with his first foray into non-fiction. "The reason I made the book and the purpose of the book was to give kids the opportunity that I never had but as I got older it is something that is really important.” Fending off competition from other category winners including Sir Paul McCartney for The Lyrics and Meg Mason for Sorrow and Bliss, Rashford’s book was praised by a panel of judges that included broadcaster Gabby Logan. Buy now British Book Awards category winners Among the other acclaimed winners of this year’s categories, Marian Keyes was named Author of the Year following the release of her latest book Again, Rachel. Our reviewer said it was the “funniest book of the year, with the most recognisable characters.” open image in gallery Paul McCartey’s book contains more than 60 year’s worth of lyrics Sir Billy Connolly was named the winner of non-fiction audiobook of the year for the recording of his memoir, Windswept & Interesting while Sir Paul McCartney’s The Lyrics was highlighted as the winning non-fiction lifestyle book.