Richard James Allen’s More Lies wins NYC Big Book Award recognition

Richard James Allen’s audiobook More Lies received Distinguished Favorite in Audiobook-Fiction from the 2026 NYC Big Book Award. The recognition could help boost attention for the meta-fictional comedy thriller, which is already streaming on major platforms and will be featured on GAB TALKS on Dec. 3, 2026.

Why it matters: - The NYC Big Book Award gives More Lies a broader industry credential as the audiobook reaches listeners on major platforms. - The recognition may help the Australian title stand out in a crowded market for thrillers, audio fiction and literary podcasts. - The award also spotlights a work that frames misinformation, gullibility and storytelling as central themes.

What happened: - More Lies by Richard James Allen was named a Distinguished Favorite in Audiobook-Fiction in the 2026 NYC Big Book Award. - The announcement comes as the U.S. midterm elections approach and public debate over truth and misinformation intensifies. - The audiobook has streamed internationally on Spotify, Audible, Audiobooks and other platforms. - The print, ebook and other formats are available from Interactive Publications.

The details: - The audiobook premiered at the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival. - More Lies later appeared at 10 other international festivals, including the HollyShorts Film Festival in Los Angeles. - The work is described as a meta-fictional comedy thriller that uses dark humor and layered storytelling to examine deception and narrative. - Reviews from Sydney Arts Guide and Compulsive Reader highlighted the story’s noir elements, shifting tone and philosophical questions about truth, identity and storytelling. - More information - Listen to the audiobook trailer - Audiobook trailer on Soundcloud

Between the lines: - The award fits a project built to resist easy classification. - The book’s appeal appears to rest on its mix of satire, literary experimentation and audio performance. - Allen is positioning More Lies as both entertainment and a prompt to question unreliable narratives in media and politics. - The NYC Big Book Award draws entries from authors, publishers and filmmakers worldwide, which adds weight to any distinction it gives.

What’s next: - Allen is scheduled to appear as a featured speaker on GAB TALKS on Dec. 3, 2026. - He plans to discuss the book’s satirical take on fake news, political turmoil and misinformation. - The NYC Big Book Award will hold its awards dinner on April 10, 2027, during BookCAMP on April 9-10, 2027. - The award organization says winners and distinguished favorites are chosen for overall excellence.

The bottom line: - More Lies now has an award-backed platform for its pitch: a playful, genre-bending audiobook about how people build and believe stories.