Award Winning Literature

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100 Best - Titles of fiction and non-fiction chosen by the publisher Modern Library and by readers.

Hammett Awards - Named in honor of Dashiell Hammett, are given annually by the North American Branch of the International Association of Crime Writers to reward excellence in the genre of crime literature.

Literary Awards Database - Find the best-known literary, mystery, science fiction, fantasy and horror award winners.

National Book Awards - Recognizes books of exceptional merit written by Americans.

Nebula Awards - Voted and presented by the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA), to acknowledge excellence in science fiction writing.

Nobel Prize in Literature - Recognizes the "most distinguished work of an idealistic tendency." Includes a searchable database of laureates.

Pulitzer Prizes - Recognize literature in seven categories. Choose from a list of winners past and present.

Spur Award - Given annually by the Western Writers Association for distinguished writing about the American West, in 13 categories. Choose from winners going back to 1954.

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