Women's Prize for Fiction 2013: Complete list of winners

The 2013 Women’s Prize for Fiction crowned May We Be Forgiven by A. M. Homes as its winner, marking another year of celebrating exceptional fiction by women writers. Homes’s novel—a darkly comic and deeply human story centered on an unexpected family crisis—impressed the judging panel with its boldness and emotional intelligence. The award, one of the most prestigious honors in contemporary publishing, continues to shine a spotlight on women’s voices in literature, and this year’s selection demonstrated the breadth of storytelling that earns such recognition.

A. M. Homes brings her signature wit and unflinching perspective to May We Be Forgiven, a novel that blends humor with pathos as it explores family, morality, and second chances. The book’s win underscores the prize’s commitment to honoring ambitious, genre-defying work—fiction that challenges readers while entertaining them. For anyone following the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the broader landscape of literary awards, Homes’s victory represents the kind of unexpected, character-driven narrative that the prize has championed since its inception.

Here’s the complete information on this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction winner:

Fiction

• May We Be Forgiven by A. M. Homes