Key dates

Please note: these dates are currently in draft form and may be subject to change.

18/04/12 – Shortlisted books announced.

16/05/12 – Finalists announced.

16/05/12 – Start of public vote.

16/06/12 – Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced.

11/8/12 – Public vote ends.

??/08/12 – Award announcement and presentation event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, host to be confirmed.