Clear is one of five Finalists for Historical Fiction Book of the Year in the 2025 Libby Book Awards. The Awards’ panel of 1100 US librarians says it has picked books which have ‘captivated communities across the country.’

• James - Percival Everett

• Clear - Carys Davies

• The Heart in Winter - Kevin Barry

• The Seventh Veil of Salome - Silvia Moreno-Garcia

• This Strange Eventful History - Claire Messud

See the Finalists in all categories here