Hotel Exile has been longlisted for the Historical Writers Association (HWA) Non-Fiction Crown 2026. The judges were impressed by the unique and effective way in which the Jane Rogoyska tells the story of Paris, before, during and after the German occupation of WWII through the perspective of the Hotel Lutetia
The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction unveiled its 2026 longlist today, Thursday 3rd September, featuring 13 remarkable books showcasing that all the best stories are true, including Jane Rogoyska’s ‘Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War’.
Jane Rogoyska will be appearing at the Barnes Book Fest in London on 26th September, 2026.
Jane Rogoyska will be appearing at the Ilkley Literature Festival in West Yorkshire on 3rd October, 2026.
Jane Rogoyka will be appearing at the Cuckfield Bookfest in the heart of Sussex on 4th October, 2026.
Jane Rogoyska’s ‘Hotel Exile’ has been selected for the American Library in Paris 2026 Book Award Longlist. Created in 2013, the Book Award builds on the Library’s century-long tradition of bringing France, its culture and history into dialogue with the wider world. It is open to books in all genres, originally published in English.
In Hotel Exile, Jane Rogoyska looks beyond the famed bohemian image of the Hotel Lutetia in Paris, to reveal the dark and devastating role this iconic Left Bank institution played in the Second World War. To learn more, we asked Jane about her research, writing process, inspirations and more.
Jane Rogoyka will be appearing alongside fellow shortlistee Lyse Doucet and chair of non-fiction judges Thangam Debonnaire at the Observer Book Club Live: A Night with the Women’s Prizes on May 7th 2026, 6.30pm, at 22 Berners Street.
Six exceptional books have made the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction shortlist.
I am delighted and honoured to be included on the longlist for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction.