Encore Award
| Encore Award | |
|---|---|
| Sponsored by | Lucy Astor |
| Date | 1990 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | Royal Society of Literature |
| Reward(s) | £15,000 |
| Website | rsliterature |
The £15,000 Encore Award for the best second novel was first awarded in 1990. It is sponsored by Lucy Astor, presented by the Royal Society of Literature. The award fills a niche in the catalogue of literary prizes by celebrating the achievement of outstanding second novels, often neglected in comparison to the attention given to promising first books. Entry is by publisher.