All articles tagged with #literary awards
Originally Published 20 days ago — by The Conversation
The article highlights seven of the best novels of 2025, showcasing a diverse range of storytelling from translated works like Banu Mushtaq's Heart Lamp to innovative narratives exploring themes of societal change, personal identity, and cultural history, as chosen by literary experts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Book Riot
The finalists for the 2025 Booker Prize have been announced, featuring notable authors like Katie Kitamura and Kiran Desai, with the winner to be revealed on November 10. The article also highlights the evolution of picture books over the past 25 years, the industry's cautious stance on AI amidst copyright concerns, and a list of 15 debut books by Latine authors to watch this year.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Literary Hub
The 2025 Booker Prize longlist, featuring 13 novels from authors like Claire Adam and Kiran Desai, was announced, with the shortlist to be revealed in September and the winner in November. The prize includes £50,000 for the winner and recognition for the shortlisted authors.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Book Riot
The New York Times has announced its picks for the 10 best books of 2024, featuring five fiction and five nonfiction titles. Notable mentions include 'James' by Percival Everett, 'All Fours' by Miranda July, and 'Martyr!' by Kaveh Akbar, with 'James' also receiving several major literary awards. The selection aims to highlight books that have made lasting impressions and deepened readers' understanding.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Samantha Harvey's novel 'Orbital' has been awarded the prestigious Booker Prize, recognizing its outstanding contribution to contemporary fiction.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The winner of the Booker Prize for fiction, a prestigious literary award, will be announced in London on Sunday. Among the six finalists, three authors named Paul are in the running: Paul Harding, Paul Lynch, and Paul Murray. Bookmakers have ranked Lynch as the favorite to win, followed by Harding and Murray. The Booker Prize, founded in 1969, is open to English-language novels from any country published in the U.K. and Ireland. It has a history of boosting writers' careers, with previous winners including Ian McEwan, Margaret Atwood, Salman Rushdie, and Hilary Mantel.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in literature for his innovative plays and prose that give voice to the unsayable. Although not widely known outside of Norway, Fosse is highly regarded in literary circles and has been called "the most produced living playwright." His extensive body of work includes plays, novels, poetry collections, essays, children's books, and translations. Fosse has been compared to literary giants such as Henrik Ibsen and Samuel Beckett. The Nobel Committee has faced criticism for its lack of diversity in recent years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The six finalists for the 2023 Booker Prize have been announced, featuring two Americans and three writers named Paul. The novels cover a range of lived experiences and refuse easy categorization. The winner will be announced in late November. The finalists include "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray, "This Other Eden" by Paul Harding, "If I Survive You" by Jonathan Escoffery, "Western Lane" by Chetna Maroo, "Prophet Song" by Paul Lynch, and "Study for Obedience" by Sarah Bernstein.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Salman Rushdie made his first in-person appearance since being stabbed last August at the annual gala of PEN America, where he received the PEN Centenary Courage Award. Rushdie dedicated his remarks to those who came to his help during the attack and emphasized the importance of not letting terror and violence deter us. Other honorees at the gala included Lorne Michaels and Narges Mohammadi. The event was eventful, with PEN and Penguin Random House suing a Florida school district over book removals and writer Masha Gessen resigning as vice president of the PEN board.