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Books : Book Awards

And the Winners Are

The National Book Awards for 2008 have been announced!  The winners are:

 

FICTION

Shadow Country by Peter Matthiessen

 

NONFICTION

The Hemingses of Monticello: An American...

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RITA award winners

The Romance Writers of America have announced the winners of the 2008 RITA awards.

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2008 Kansas Notable Books

It is with great pride that we provide the announced list of the 2008 Kansas Notable Books!  This list compiles some of the best writing about or by Kansans in the preceding year.

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Edgar Award Winners Announced

Mystery readers take note: The Mystery Writers of America have announce the 2008 Edgar Award winners.

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Christianity Today Book Awards

Here are the winners of the Christianity Today Book Awards.

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