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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Literary Hub
The National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2025 Fiction category, featuring ten titles selected from 434 submissions, with finalists to be announced in October and winners in November.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Book Riot
The 2025 National Book Award longlist for Fiction has been announced, featuring ten titles including works by Rabih Alameddine, Susan Choi, and Angela Flournoy, among others, with finalists to be announced later in the year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Percival Everett won the National Book Award for fiction with his novel "James," a reimagining of "Huckleberry Finn" focusing on the character Jim. The awards ceremony also highlighted calls for peace in the Middle East, with winners like Lena Khalaf Tuffaha and Shifa Saltagi Safadi addressing issues of Palestinian rights and Islamophobia. Other winners included Jason De León for nonfiction and Yáng Shuāng-zǐ for translated literature. Barbara Kingsolver received the distinguished contribution to American letters award.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Percival Everett has won the National Book Award for Fiction for his novel 'James,' marking a significant achievement in his literary career.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vox.com
Vox reviews all of the 2023 National Book Award finalists across categories including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The reviews highlight the themes, storytelling, and impact of each book, providing insights into the diverse range of works recognized by the National Book Foundation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Literary Hub
The longlist for the 2023 National Book Award for Young People's Literature has been announced, featuring ten titles written by newcomers to the National Book Awards. The finalists will be revealed in October, with the winners announced in November at the National Book Awards Ceremony.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Cormac McCarthy, the acclaimed American novelist known for his dark and violent explorations of the human condition, has died at the age of 89. His novels, including "All the Pretty Horses," "The Road," and "No Country for Old Men," won numerous awards and were adapted into successful films. McCarthy was known for his reclusive nature and refusal to give readings or blurbs for other writers' books. While his work was praised by many, some critics found it portentous and self-consciously masculine.