Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," failed to win any awards in the categories it was nominated for at the British Book Awards held on Monday night. Despite containing headline-grabbing revelations about royal family feuds, "Spare" was beaten in the Audiobook: non-fiction category by comedian Fern Brady’s "Strong Female Character" and in the non-fiction: narrative category by Rory Stewart’s "Politics on the Edge."
Additionally, "Spare" was not shortlisted for the overall Book of the Year prize, which was awarded to GT Karber's puzzle book "Murdle." This marked the first time a puzzle book claimed the top honor at the awards. The event took place at Grosvenor House in London with a panel of judges including actor Toby Jones and ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly.
Despite its lack of awards, "Spare" remains notable for its sales success, being the fastest-selling non-fiction book in the UK since records began in 1998, according to Nielsen BookData.