Award Winning Books - Adult Fiction

Book Prize for Fiction
This prize is for the best novel of the year. A list of winners from 1969 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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National Book Award
This is one of the most prestigious literary awards and is awarded in three categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry. A list of winners from 1950 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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PEN/Faulkner Award
Awarded by an author’s peers, this award recognizes outstanding fiction. A list of winners from 1981 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Agatha Awards (Mystery)
This award honors those authors and books that were written in the style of Agatha Christie. The award is given in four categories: novel, first mystery, short story and non-fiction. A list of winners from 1988 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Edgar Awards (Mystery)
Created in 1953 by Mystery Writers of America, this award is given in several categories. For a list of winners since 1953, click here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Hugo Award (Science Fiction)
Awarded since 1953, this recognizes excellence in science fiction writing. A list of winners from 1953 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Mythopoeic Awards (Fantasy Fiction)
Awarded since 1971, this recognizes excellence in fantasy fiction writing. Awards are given in the following categories: adult literature, children's literature and a scholarship award. A list of winners from 1971 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Bram Stoker Award (Horror)
Awarded by the Horror Writers Association, this award is given in 12 categories. A list of winners from 1987 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Spur Award (Western)
Created in 1953, this award given by the Western Writers of America recognizes the best writing about the West. A list of winners from 1953 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Rita Award (Romance)
This award given by the Romance Writers of America recognizes excellence in romance writing in the following categories: traditional, paranormal, inspirational and historical. A list of winners from 1982 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Newbery Medal Winners
The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922 and is given to an author who makes a significant contribution to children literature. A list of medal winners from 1922 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Caldecott Medal Winners
This award is given to the best children’s picture book of the year. The first award was given in 1938. A list of medal winners from 1938 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Coretta Scott King Award
The Coretta Scott King Award was created in 1970 to honor authors of African American descent whose books have promoted an understanding of the American Dream. A list of winners from 1970 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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The Pura Belpré Award
The Pura Belpré Award was created in 1996 to award Latino or Latina authors and illustrators whose work celebrates Latino culture in children’s books. A list of winners from 1996 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Michael L. Printz Award
Created in 2000, this award is given to authors exemplifying excellence in young adult literature. A list of winners from 2000 to present can be found by clicking here. To see if the Library owns these titles, please search the catalog.
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Award Winning Books - Young Adult Book Lists and Book Awards

For a listing of awards and recommended reads for teens, check out the following website
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