Awards 2026
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Audio Book Competition
Feb 15th, 2026
We are delighted to announce the Gold and Silver Award winners of the Farnham Literary Festival Audiobook Competition—celebrating exceptional storytelling, creativity, and performance in audio form.
This year’s competition attracted a remarkable range of entries from talented writers and narrators, each bringing stories vividly to life through the power of voice. From compelling original fiction to beautifully crafted readings, the standard has been incredibly high, making the judging process both inspiring and challenging.
Gold Award Winners
Mrs Smith’s Suspects Book 1. Claude, Gord, Alice and Maud
By Jinny Alexander
Narrated by Helen Lloyd
There’s a magic in being transported to Little Wittering’s hair salon, following a visually impaired sleuth unravel a locked-room mystery, and Helen Lloyd’s performance makes every moment a pleasure. A heartwarming, compelling listen.
The Story of a Winter
Written by Vivek Muthu
Narrated & Produced by Vivek Muthu
This audiobook invites you to linger in its wintery world, capturing your attention from the first note of music to the final word. It’s immersive, joyful, and utterly transportive—a story that makes your heart feel the quiet, magical beauty of winter.
Silver Award Winners
Edge of Oblivion
By Kirk Weddell
Narrated by James Gillies
Trinity: Sol 3
By Andy Wilkinson
Narrated by Sebastian Brown
Chaos Theory
By Sylvia Leatham
Narrated by Shelley Atkinson
Thanks to all
We warmly congratulate all our winners, along with all those who took part in this year’s competition. Your creativity and dedication are what make this celebration of storytelling so special.
Thank you to our judges and everyone who supported the competition. We look forward to sharing more inspiring voices at future Farnham Literary Festival events.
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