Summary
The finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards have been announced, featuring 25 nominees across five categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People's Literature. The winners will be revealed on November 19 in New York City. The event will also honor two lifetime achievement award recipients, George Saunders and Roxane Gay.
Key Facts
- 25 finalists have been chosen for the 2025 National Book Awards.
- The winners will be announced on November 19 at an event in New York City.
- Categories include Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People's Literature.
- George Saunders and Roxane Gay will receive lifetime achievement awards.
- Nine nominees were previously recognized by the National Book Foundation.
- Fiction authors like Rabih Alameddine and Megha Majumdar are finalists.
- Nonfiction finalists are first-time honorees.
- The ceremony will be available to watch on the National Book Awards' website.
