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Author of the friend sigrid nunez accepts the 2018 national book award for fiction. A national book award first edition collection is the cornerstone of many rare book libraries. A fifth category, the national book award for translated literature, was added in 2018, recognizing works in translation for the first time since 1983. National book award winners san rafael public library. Check winners and nominations of 1970 national book award. Hes joined by two previous contenders, adam haslett and. The national book award is one of the most important american literary prizes, which began in 1950. Jesmyn ward wins major prize for sing, unburied, sing. Tanehisi coates, adam johnson win national book awards. Click on a thumbnail to see first edition criteria and photos. Browse national book awards honorees, from to the first ceremony in 1950 to the present.