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Manhattan Book Group Announces Gold Win for ‘BENEATH THE RINGS’ in the 2026 Manhattan Book Awards

NY, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Manhattan Book Group proudly announces that “ BENEATH THE RINGS ” by Joe Battaglia has been awarded Gold in the 2026 Manhattan Book Awards. The honor recognizes exceptional storytelling, originality, and imaginative scope in contemporary publishing.

The Manhattan Book Awards is a year-round literary recognition program honoring outstanding books from independent and hybrid publishers worldwide. Titles are judged by an industry-experienced panel and evaluated on criteria including narrative strength, originality, production quality, and overall impact. Gold honors are reserved for books that exemplify excellence within their genre and demonstrate exceptional craft.

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