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The South African author had been shortlisted twice before.

These books are rites of passage.

The award was controversial—but not for the reasons you might think.

“With a pencil and paper I could revise the world.”—Alison Lurie

The author of The Keepers of the House was 91.

From banned books to nonfiction reads.

Only women and nonbinary authors will be eligible to win.

Discover the spirited work of the award-winning journalist and bestselling author.

The Guadeloupean writer took home the The New Academy Prize, which is replacing the Nobel Prize in Literature this year.

Andrew Sean Greer and James Forman Jr. are the latest authors to receive the prestigious awards.

Both authors were awarded Carnegie Medals for "literary excellence" by the American Library Association.

"Mudbound," "The Shape of Water," and "Call Me By Your Name" are just a few of the critically-acclaimed adaptations we can't stop thinking about.

As new books are added each December, we look back on previous honorees that still deserve the spotlight.

A searing history of Russia, family dramas, and more nab the coveted literary prize.

Saunders is one of just two Americans who have nabbed the UK's top literary prize.

The Japanese-British writer has finally nabbed the prestigious award.

And the award goes to ...

Which books are your favorites to win on November 18?

The National Book Awards announce their complete list of finalists for 2015. Which books will you read?