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Discover the Winners of the BREW Book Excellence Award 2025

ByThe Chrysalis BREW Project

Feb 1, 2025 #award-winning books, #brew awards, #featured, #international book awards

The BREW Book Excellence Awards 2025: Honouring Literary Brilliance

The BREW Book Excellence Awards is proud to announce the winners for 2025, celebrating exceptional achievements in literature. This year, the awards spotlight a diverse range of remarkable works, with one extraordinary book taking centre stage as the Overall Book of the Year and its publishers earning the title of Publisher of the Year.

Overall Book of the Year

The Velvet Hammer
By Chief Justice Belvin Perry, Jr. and Amy Mitchell

Crowned the Book of the Year, The Velvet Hammer is an extraordinary memoir. Chronicling Chief Justice Belvin Perry, Jr.’s illustrious career, it looks into pivotal moments in history, offering a profound exploration of justice, equality, and resilience. Co-authored with Amy Mitchell, the book has earned widespread acclaim.

In addition to being named Overall Book of the Year, The Velvet Hammer has also won the following accolades:

  • Best Memoir
  • Best Legal Drama
  • Best Social Justice Narrative
  • Best Historical Narrative

Publisher of the Year

Post Hill Press by Simon & Schuster

The publishers of The Velvet Hammer, Post Hill Press and Simon & Schuster, have been honoured as Publisher of the Year for their commitment to bringing impactful, thought-provoking works to readers worldwide. Their dedication to excellence in publishing is exemplified by the remarkable success of The Velvet Hammer and its ability to resonate across audiences and genres.

Category Winners

Saint Bloodbath
By Frederick Douglass Reynolds

Frederick Douglass Reynolds delivers a riveting account in Saint Bloodbath. This chilling yet compelling narrative captures the relentless pursuit of justice while exploring the complexities of humanity.

  • Best True Crime
  • Best Crime Investigation Narrative
  • Best Police Procedural
  • Best Homicide Investigation Narrative

Intrepid Spirit
By David Tunno

With its vivid characters and gripping storytelling, this novel is an unforgettable journey into maritime history, strategy, and courage.

  • Best Historical Fiction
  • Best Military Fiction
  • Best Nautical Fiction
  • Best Naval Adventure

A Celebration of Literary Excellence

The BREW Book Excellence Awards continues to recognise literary works that inspire, educate, and captivate readers across the globe. This year’s winners represent the very best in storytelling, creativity, and impactful narratives.

Congratulations to all the winners, with special recognition to Chief Justice Belvin Perry, Jr., Amy Mitchell, and their publishers Post Hill Press and Simon & Schuster for their outstanding contributions to literature with The Velvet Hammer!

To view all BREW Book Excellence Award winners, click here.

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About the BREW Book Excellence Award

The BREW Book Excellence Award celebrates books that fascinate and inspire readers, and highlights outstanding achievements across a diverse range of genres, from fiction to nonfiction. The award sets a benchmark for storytelling that transcends boundaries and resonates with the universal human experience. Judged by a panel of seasoned literary experts called the BREW Laureate Council, winners are recognized not only for technical mastery but also for their ability to forge deep emotional connections with readers. By honoring works that enlighten, challenge, and enrich, the award underscores the enduring power of narrative to expand understanding and offer fresh perspectives.

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