The winners of this year's National Book Awards have been announced! Since 1950, the National Book Awards have been celebrating the best writing in America.

Fiction

James by Percival Everett

The Mississippi River, 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter…

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As a UNESCO City of Literature, Melbourne Naarm has a proud history when it comes to literary endeavours. It houses Australia's oldest public library, State Library Victoria; The Wheeler Centre, a vibrant hub for a diverse range of organisations focused on literature and ideas; was home to Cole's Book Arcade, the world's largest bookshop of its…

by Judi Mitchell

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2024 has been a great year for Australian fiction, with new releases from beloved authors like Tim Winton, Robbie Arnott, Liane Moriarty and Anita Heiss; but there have also been lots of incredible new books from first-time authors who you might not have heard of. Here are our top picks for amazing debuts that you need to…

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