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National Book Awards

  1. Exploring China---in America
    Wall Street Journal logo Wall Street Journal 1 day ago

    By Alexandra Alter The characters in Ha Jin's new story collection often speak in awkward, tinny phrases, saying things like "I felt as if a dozen awls were stabbing my heart" and "the little fox spirit really knows how to charm her man." Full Article at Wall Street Journal

  2. Colum McCann talks about winning the National Book Award
    Irish Central 1 day ago
    Irish Consul General Niall Burgess, Speaker Christine Quinn, former U.S. ambassador to Ireland Jean Kennedy Smith and Colum McCann at a reception Burgess hosted for the author

    As the Irish people have a genuine sense of fun, Irish entertainment can be found in every town, village, city and county. Full Article at Irish Central

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    T.J. Stiles, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Nonfiction for his book "The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt", speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.

    T.J. Stiles, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Nonfiction for his book "The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt", speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. View Photo »

  4. Books about Henry Ford's failed jungle experiment and a Faulkneresque novel about the lasting effects of war on memory are among the finalists for the 2009 National Book Award
    SOURCE: ArtsJournal 1 month ago
  5. Colum McCann talks about winning the National Book Award
    Irish Central 1 day ago

    Irish Consul General Niall Burgess, Speaker Christine Quinn, former U.S. ambassador to Ireland Jean Kennedy Smith and Colum McCann at a reception Burgess hosted for the author Irish novelist Colum McCann has won the prestigious 2009 National Book Award... Full Article at Irish Central

  6. Recession Advice from NBA Finalists
    mediabistro.com logo mediabistro.com 2 days ago

    At last week's glitzy National Book Awards (NBA) ceremony, the recession seemed far away. These celebrations create the illusion that some writers are beyond the everyday struggles of regular folks. Full Article at mediabistro.com

  7. Off the rack
    Expressindia.com logo Expressindia.com 2 days ago

    RNRL's submissions on the MoU This bookwinner of the 2009 National Book Award for nonfictionis a gripping, groundbreaking biography of the combative man whose genius and force of will created modern capitalism. Full Article at Expressindia.com

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    Keith Waldrop, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Poetry for his book "Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy", gestures as he accepts his award at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.

    Keith Waldrop, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Poetry for his book "Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy", gestures as he accepts his award at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. View Photo »

  9. The American Book Awards are different from the National Book Awards . . . how? Is it like a National League/American League type of thing? Which is the one that Philip Roth is always nominated for? ... Clearly, assistance is needed. Bring in the lesson plan. Bring in the Tweed Brigade.
    SOURCE: ArtsJournal 1 month ago
  10. Sherman Alexie accepting 2007 National Book Award
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  11. Phillip Hoose, National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature
    Newshour With Jim Lehrer logo Newshour With Jim Lehrer 2 days ago

    Books about the Civil Rights movement are filled with seminal figures who rise to the rank of legend when the moment arises, but for every hero's great act there are scores of smaller demonstrations of courage that get eclipsed. Full Article at Newshour With Jim Lehrer

  12. ‘The First Tycoon’
    On Point 3 days ago

    The 2009 National Book Awards were announced in New York last week, and historian T.J. Stiles won for his biography “The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt.” Tom spoke with Stiles–and On Point’s own Jack Beatty–in May about Cornelius... Full Article at On Point

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Keith Waldrop, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Poetry for his book "Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy", gestures as he accepts his award at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.
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  1. T.J. Stiles, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Nonfiction for his book "The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt", speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    T.J. Stiles, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Nonfiction for his book "The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt", speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.

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  2. Keith Waldrop, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Poetry for his book "Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy", gestures as he accepts his award at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Keith Waldrop, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Poetry for his book "Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy", gestures as he accepts his award at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.

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  3. Colum McCann, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Fiction for his book "Let the Great World Spin", pauses as he speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Colum McCann, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Fiction for his book "Let the Great World Spin", pauses as he speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.

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  4. National Book Award winners for 2009 T.J. Stiles, left, Phillip Hoose, second from left, Keith Waldrop, second from right, and Colum McCann pose for a photograph with their books at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    National Book Award winners for 2009 T.J. Stiles, left, Phillip Hoose, second from left, Keith Waldrop, second from right, and Colum McCann pose for a photograph with their books at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.

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  5. National Book Award winners for 2009 Phillip Hoose, left, T.J. Stiles, second from left, Colum McCann, second from right, and Keith Waldrop pose for a photograph with their books at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    National Book Award winners for 2009 Phillip Hoose, left, T.J. Stiles, second from left, Colum McCann, second from right, and Keith Waldrop pose for a photograph with their books at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.

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  6. Joanne Woodward smiles as she listens to Gore Vidal speak during the National Book Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in New York. Woodward presented Vidal with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters at the event. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Joanne Woodward smiles as she listens to Gore Vidal speak during the National Book Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in New York. Woodward presented Vidal with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters at the event.

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  7. Dave Eggers speaks after being presented with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Dave Eggers speaks after being presented with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.

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  8. Actress Joanne Woodward, left, stands by as Gore Vidal speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. Woodward presented Vidal with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Actress Joanne Woodward, left, stands by as Gore Vidal speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. Woodward presented Vidal with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.

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  9. Gore Vidal smiles after speaking at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. Vidal was presented with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Gore Vidal smiles after speaking at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. Vidal was presented with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.

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  10. Phillip Hoose, left, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for his book "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice", and Claudette Colvin, the subject of his book, raise their arms as Hoose speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New Yo... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Phillip Hoose, left, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for his book "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice", and Claudette Colvin, the subject of his book, raise their arms as Hoose speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New Yo...

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  11. Phillip Hoose, left, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for his book "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice", speaks as Claudette Colvin, the subject of his book, stands with him at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Phillip Hoose, left, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for his book "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice", speaks as Claudette Colvin, the subject of his book, stands with him at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.

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  12. Phillip Hoose, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for his book "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice", smiles as he speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Phillip Hoose, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for his book "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice", smiles as he speaks at the National Book Awards Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in New York.

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  13. FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2007 file photo, Nobel Prize-winning writer Toni Morrison talks during the 58th National Book Awards in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2007 file photo, Nobel Prize-winning writer Toni Morrison talks during the 58th National Book Awards in New York.

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  14. FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2007 file photo, Nobel Prize-winning writer Toni Morrison talks during the 58th National Book Awards in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2007 file photo, Nobel Prize-winning writer Toni Morrison talks during the 58th National Book Awards in New York.

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Keith Waldrop, winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Poetry for his book "Transcendental Studies: A Trilogy", gestures as he accepts his award at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.

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  1. Books about Henry Ford's failed jungle experiment and a Faulkneresque novel about the lasting effects of war on memory are among the finalists for the 2009 National Book Award
    SOURCE: ArtsJournal 1 month ago
  2. The American Book Awards are different from the National Book Awards . . . how? Is it like a National League/American League type of thing? Which is the one that Philip Roth is always nominated for? ... Clearly, assistance is needed. Bring in the lesson plan. Bring in the Tweed Brigade.
    SOURCE: ArtsJournal 1 month ago
  3. Every prize inevitably faces these kinds of issues. You could say the same about the Pulitzers or National Book Awards, that certain types of books seem more likely to be under consideration
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  4. Beginning Monday, readers can now vote on the best work of fiction to win the National Book Award in the past 59 years. The winner will be announced on Nov. 18 at the National Book Awards ceremony to be held at a black-tie event at Cipriani Wall Street.
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