Thursday, December 15, 2022.
There are all kinds of book awards, from best debut to funniest fiction. One, however, judges a book strictly by its cover—or, more specifically, what words are on that cover...
Tuesday, December 6th, 2022.
The winner for the 2022 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize has been announced! This $10,000 prize is awarded to the best debut fiction title published in a given year, selected from a longlist of 22 nominated books.
Monday, November 21st, 2022.
There is some amazing nature literature out there: books that sweep us away to beautiful landscapes — or help us prepare for our next outdoor adventure!
For 26 years, the National Outdoor Book Awards have recognized such titles. Explore this year's honored books to step into outstanding natural stories, from a woman’s obsession with the kingfisher to a thriller set on the slopes of the world’s eighth highest peak, to a Viet Nam veteran’s fascination with grizzly bears.
Thursday, November 17th, 2022.
This week, the National Book Award winners were announced. Explore the lists below.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
The shortlists for the 2023 Andrew Carnegie medals have been announced! Check them out at Brilliant Books.
Monday, November 7, 2022
The winners of the 2022 World Fantasy Awards have been announced! These prizes recognize excellent fantasy writing, from novels to short story collections. How many of this year's winners (and finalists) have you read?
Thursday, October 27, 2022.
Named after the iconic science fiction author probably most famous for 2001: A Space Odyssey, the Arthur C. Clarke Awards recognize excellence in, you guessed it, science fiction!
Explore some exciting new releases in science fiction.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
Ursula K. Le Guin was a beloved American novelist best known for her speculative fiction & science fiction, including the Earthsea Cycle and The Left Hand of Darkness. This year, the inaugural Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction is being awarded!
Monday, October 17, 2022.
The leading literary award in the English speaking world, which has brought recognition, reward and readership to outstanding fiction for over 50 years. Awarded annually to the best novel of the year written in English and published in the UK or Ireland. Explore this year's winner and more.
Monday, October 17th, 2022
For the past few years, bestselling author James Patterson has recognized the hard work and dedication of hundreds of booksellers at independent bookstores across the country with his Holiday Bonus program.
In previous years, a total of $250,000 has been distributed to deserving booksellers, including three right here at Brilliant Books!
