The leading literary award in the English-speaking world, which has brought recognition, reward and readership to outstanding fiction for over 50 years. Awarded annually to the best novel of the year written in English and published in the UK or Ireland.
The mission of the National Book Foundation is to celebrate the best literature in Amercan, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in American culture.
To be announced in January! Each year, the National Book Critics Circle presents awards for the finest books published in English in six categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography, Autobiography, Poetry, and Criticism.
Shelf Awareness for Readers helps readers discover the 25 best books of the week, as chosen by booksellers, librarians and other industry experts, plus has news about books and authors, author interviews, and more.
Every year, Smithsonian magazine invites dozens of Smithsonian Institution professionals to share what they found most enticing of the year’s best books.
