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Louise gluck accepts the 2014 national book award in poetry for faithful and virtuous night. The echo maker, the enigmatic novel by richard powers, won the national book award for fiction on wednesday night. Because the committees of judges change every year, examining what they cut from the long list can indicate their. Presented each year by the national book foundation, the national book award for fiction is one of the most prestigious literary awards an american author can win. National book critics circle award fiction winners and. An illustrated guide to literary awards and books lists. Finalist for the 2009 national book award in fiction finalist for the 2009 national book critics circle award in fiction these short stories approach their subjects from an array of perspectives, but what they share is freshness, surprise, and a. Mar 14, 2014 the nigerian authors acclaimed new novel americanah beats donna tartts the goldfinch, while sheri finks book about the days following hurricane katrina takes the nonfiction prize the 2014. The national book awards shortlists for fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young peoples literature were announced october 15 on morning. Here we list the winners of the national book award for fiction, a competition that has been held annually since 1950 and is perhaps the most prestigious book prize in america.
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