National Book Critics Circle Award

The National Book Critics Circle Award is an annual American literary prize selected by book critics, honoring books published in the United States.

National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction: An annual National Book Critics Circle Award honoring a work of fiction. One of the award’s six categories, recognizing fiction.
National Book Critics Circle: An American organization of book critics that presents literary awards and promotes book criticism. The organization’s membership selects the award’s finalists and winners.
1976: A calendar year in the Gregorian calendar. The first National Book Critics Circle Awards were presented in this year.
Book marketing: The promotion of books to potential buyers through publicity, advertising, and distribution. A win can give a book increased visibility and promotional value.
National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction: An annual National Book Critics Circle Award honoring a nonfiction book. This category recognizes nonfiction rather than imaginative writing.
Book review: A critical assessment of a book, typically published in print or online. The prize is chosen by critics whose professional work includes reviewing books.
Ivan Sandrof: An American bookseller and critic who helped found the National Book Critics Circle. His organizing efforts helped establish the circle and its awards.
Literary canon: A body of works regarded as especially significant within a literary tradition. Repeated recognition can influence which contemporary books enter critical discussion.
National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry: An annual National Book Critics Circle Award honoring a poetry book. Poetry has a dedicated category within the award.
Finalist: A competitor or work selected for the final stage of a competition. The award’s shortlist identifies books still under consideration for each prize.

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