Kazuo Ishiguro, Jacqueline Wilson, and Alan Hollinghurst were among the people recognized for their achievements and service in King Charles III's New Year's Honors list," the Bookseller reported.
Author and screenwriter Sir Ishiguro OBE has been made a member of the Order of the Companions of Honor for his services to literature, an accolade presented to only 65 people. Dame Wilson DBE was awarded Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire. Hollinghurst received a knighthood for services to literature. Other honorees with ties to the book world included:
Caroline Michel, CEO of Peters Fraser and Dunlop, who has also served as chair and trustee of Hay Festival: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE).
Nicola Solomon, who has served as CEO of the Society of Authors and more recently the chair of the Creators' Rights Alliance: Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for services to literature and the creative industries.
Author Richard O'Neill: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to education and literature
Donald Robin Mead, the Oscar Wilde Society's v-p and chair: Order of the British Empire for his services to literature.
Author Matt Cain: MBE as a writer for his services to LGBTQ+ culture.