Biography
Winner:
- Brian Thompson, Keeping Mum
Shortlist:
- Maggie Fergusson, George Mackay Brown: The Life
- John Stubbs, Donne: A Reformed Soul
- Jo Tatchell, Nabeel's Song
Read more about this topic: 2006 Costa Book Awards
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