The National Book Awards 2025 finalists are out, and they're rewriting the narrative of American literature. Announced by the National Book Foundation on Tuesday, 7 October, this year's lineup showcases a striking mix of voices and themes across five categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People's Literature.
Winners will be revealed on 19 November at the 76th National Book Awards Ceremony and Benefit Dinner, set to take place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. One of the most anticipated events on the U.S. literary calendar, the ceremony will also be livestreamed, inviting readers around the world to celebrate storytelling in all its forms.
