The shortlists for the 60th annual National Book Awards are being announced right now in Portland, Oregon. The awards, among of the most prestigious for American citizens, have previously gone to Jonathan Franzen, Philip Roth, Alice Walker and William Faulkner. There are four categories, each judged by well-known writers in the field.
National Book Awards 2011 Finalists Announced
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Wed, 10/12/2011 - 9:58am
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