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The 2017 national book awards also known as the oscars of the literary world, will be held on november 15th in new york city. General fiction for adult readers is a national book award category that has been continuous since 1950, with multiple awards for a few years beginning 1980. The national book foundation has announced the 20 finalists for the 2017 national book award in fiction, nonfiction, young peoples literature and poetry. Le national book award est lune des distinctions litteraires les plus prestigieuses des etatsunis. Lauren groff, hanya yanagihara and tanehisi coates are among the finalists for this years national book awards a total of 20 finalists were.
In preparation for the ceremony, and to celebrate all of the wonderful books and authors nominated for the awards this year, literary hub will be sharing short interviews with each of the finalists in all four categories. Sep 14, 2016 the national book foundation has announced the longlist of 10 books for the 2016 national book award for nonfiction. Louise erdrichs novel the round house wins national. On wednesday night, the national book awards will bring together a galaxy of literature at cipriani wall street in manhattan. Celebrating the best literature in america, expanding its audience, and ensuring that books have a prominent place in american culture. The 2017 national book award longlists publishers weekly.
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