The award ceremony for the “SNS Recommended Book Awards 2025” was held. A new award for the social media era, where readers’ opinions shape the future of books. The grand prize winners in seven categories have been decided.
Book Connecting Co., Ltd. Press release: October 26, 2025 To Members of the Press The “SNS Recommended Book Awards 2025” award ceremony was held. This is a new award for the social media era, where readers’ voices shape the future of books. The grand prize winners in seven categories have been decided.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/172171/2/172171-2-f18ce1241d149e47117f865ebbe0286b-1920×1080.jpg [Readers’ voices are becoming less visible amid the publishing recession] The publishing industry has been shrinking for a long time, facing structural challenges such as a decrease in the number of bookstores and an increase in the number of publications, resulting in an increase in the number of good books that go unpublished. [There is no system to link social media feedback to purchasing behavior] The spread of social media has created an environment where each reader can express their own “recommended books.” However, the reality is that these voices are scattered, making it difficult to translate them into actual purchasing behavior or promotion in bookstores. [The disconnect between the digital native generation and brick-and-mortar bookstores] Especially among younger generations, the places where people encounter books are shifting online. However, the value of chance encounters in brick-and-mortar bookstores and the experience of picking up and choosing a book remains. Creating new mechanisms to connect the two is essential for the sustainability of publishing culture. The SNS Recommended Book Award is a groundbreaking award that creates new bestsellers through reader-led efforts.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/172171/2/172171-2-747e1059cb81fe1b00e42de1f8671ac6-1920×1080.jpg Concept of the SNS Oshi Book Awards [Features of the SNS Oshi Book Awards] 1. A highly transparent and democratic rating system Readers themselves can choose and vote for their “recommended books” via social media, shining a spotlight on overlooked gems and works from small and medium-sized publishers. 2. Integrating Real Bookstores and Social Media Through this crossover initiative between online and offline, we have created award-winning book corners in over 60 bookstores nationwide. Social media enthusiasm translates into purchasing behavior at bookstores. 3. An open award for everyone The awards are open to all readers, not just industry professionals and experts. The 3,761 voters are proof that a diverse audience is shaping the future of books. 4. Seven categories highlighting diverse works In addition to business books and novels, the categories are designed to reflect diverse values, such as the “Opening the Door to Knowledge Award,” the “Changing the Way You See the World Award,” the “I Want to Share This Feeling Award,” and the “Discovery Category,” highlighting a wide variety of works. This initiative has social significance in that it encourages readers to rediscover the value of books, expands the reading population, and broadens the reach of publishing culture. Award Ceremony Overview Date and time: Friday, October 24, 2025 19:15-21:00 Location: Jimbocho Book House Cafe Final number of voting participants: 3,761 people Award category: 7 departments
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/172171/2/172171-2-b34ed5e3f4a1094d0076d1ceb9df1c38-2000×1509.jpg SNS Oshi Book Awards 2025 Awards Ceremony List of Grand Prize Winners Business Recommendation Award Grand Prize I’ll go home on time again today. Author: Mahiro, Publisher: Diamond Inc., Publication Date: May 28, 2025 Price: 1,760 yen ISBN: 978-4478122341 Novel Recommendation Award Grand Prize Forbidden Child Author: Yamaguchi Mio, Publisher: Tokyo Sogensha, Publication Date: October 10, 2024 Price: 1,870 yen ISBN: 978-4488025694 Open the Door of Knowledge Award, Grand Prize The Courage to Turn Communication into Monetary Value Author: Hiroomi Sueyoshi, Publisher: Kizuna Publishing, Publication Date: April 21, 2025 Price: 1,760 yen ISBN: 978-4866632780 Changing the Way You See the World Award, Grand Prize I Can Understand the Language of Birds Author: Toshitaka Suzuki, Publisher: Shogakukan, Publication Date: January 23, 2025 Price: ¥1,870 ISBN: 978-4093891844 “I Want to Share This Feeling” Award (Business) Grand Prize When communicating through writing, the most important thing is emotion. Author: pato, Publisher: Ascom, Publication Date: March 28, 2024 Price: 1,760 yen ISBN: 978-4776213260 I Want to Share This Feeling Award (Novel) Grand Prize Marriage Hunting Maestro Author: Miyajima Mina, Publisher:
Bungeishunju, Publication Date: October 25, 2024 Price: ¥1,670 ISBN: 978-4163919089 Excavation Category Grand Prize Dance once and then die. Author: Eita Shirazo, Publisher: Bungeishunju, Publication Date: December 5, 2024 Price: 792 yen ISBN: 978-4286254081 Future
Developments From October 25th, the winning works will be displayed in special corners in over 60 bookstores nationwide. The SNS Recommended Book Award logo will be displayed, and the winning works will be widely distributed to readers. Related Links & Contact Us SNS Oshimoto Award 2025 official website Book Connecting Project SNS Recommended Book Awards 2025 Management Office Email: info@tsunagubooks.com Official website: https://bookaward.tsunagubooks.com/sns-2025 End *This email was sent automatically, so please do not reply.