#national book awards

Kate McKinnon Will Host The National Book Awards with Musical Guest Jon Batiste

Actress, comedian, and recent author Kate McKinnon will host this year's National Book Awards, with musical guest Jon Batiste.

2024 National Book Awards Shortlist Announced

We now have the shortlist for the 2024 National Book Awards in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young adult literature, and translated literature.

All the Longlists for the 2024 National Book Awards

The longlists for Nonfiction, Poetry, and Fiction for the 2024 National Book Awards have all been released.

The National Book Awards Winners: A Retrospective

A look back at the National Book awards over the years, a review of this year's nominees, and some thoughts on who might win the award this November.

2022 National Book Awards Winners Announced

Winners of the 2022 National Book Awards were announced in a live awards ceremony on November 16. Check out the winners and the highlights.

Finalists Announced for 2022 National Book Awards

The 2022 National Book Awards finalists were announced for the award's five categories. Find out which books made it.

Longlists Announced for 2022 National Book Awards

The longlists for the 2022 National Book Awards were announced on September 14–16. Check out the nominated titles.

2021 National Book Awards Finalists

The 2021 National Book Awards finalists feature a wide range of new voices and familiar names.

Here Are the Winners of the 2020 National Book Awards

A look at the winners and finalists of the 2020 National Book Awards, which were held virtually for the first time.

2020 National Book Awards Finalists Announced

The National Book Award Finalists are here! The winners will be announced November 18, 2020, in a virtual ceremony.