Non-Fiction Book Awards: Celebrating the Best in Literature When it comes to non-fiction literature, there are countless exceptional works that provide knowledge, inspiration, and insightful perspectives on various subjects. To recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions made by authors in this genre, numerous prestigious book awards have been established around the world. In this article, we will explore some of the most respected non-fiction book awards, highlighting their significance and the remarkable authors they have celebrated. 1. Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction: The Pulitzer Prize, one of the most distinguished awards in the literary world, honors excellence in journalism, literature, and music composition. The General Non-Fiction category recognizes remarkable non-fiction works that address significant topics and exhibit exceptional writing. Past winners include "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond and "The Emperor of All Maladies" by Siddhartha Mukherjee. 2. National Book Award for Nonfiction: The National Book Award is a renowned literary prize that celebrates outstanding contributions to American literature. The Nonfiction category acknowledges captivating and well-researched works that shed light on various aspects of our society. Notable winners include "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson and "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson. 3. Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction: Recognized as one of the most prestigious non-fiction awards globally, the Samuel Johnson Prize aims to reward thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating works. The winning books cover a wide range of subjects, including history, science, politics, and biography. Some noteworthy winners include "The Sixth Extinction" by Elizabeth Kolbert and "Citizens" by Simon Schama. 4. Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction: Formerly known as the Samuel Johnson Prize, the Baillie Gifford Prize honors the best non-fiction books published in the English language. This award celebrates works that capture the imagination, spark conversations, and deepen our understanding of the world around us. Past winners include "H is for Hawk" by Helen Macdonald and "Empireland" by Sathnam Sanghera. 5. Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Nonfiction: This esteemed literary award recognizes the best non-fiction books published in the United States. Jointly sponsored by the American Library Association and Carnegie Corporation of New York, it emphasizes exceptional storytelling and the author's ability to engage and educate readers. Previous winners of this prestigious award include "Evicted" by Matthew Desmond and "The Gulf" by Jack E. Davis. For avid readers seeking outstanding non-fiction books, these awards provide an excellent starting point. Additionally, websites like Goodreads, Amazon, and BookBrowse offer comprehensive lists of award-winning non-fiction titles, allowing readers to explore and discover remarkable works from across different genres and subjects. Whether you're interested in history, science, politics, or personal memoirs, the non-fiction genre offers a wealth of captivating and educative books. By exploring the winners of these esteemed awards and leveraging online platforms, readers can delve into the enriching world of non-fiction literature and embark on an insightful reading journey.
In the midst of internal turmoil, Roland's father sends him and his best friend Cuthbert, along with Alan, to the seaside town of Hambury under false identities to protect them. The three young boys soon realize that a great conspiracy is brewing in Hambury, even more dangerous than the situation in their home territory. On their first night in Hambury, Roland falls in love at first sight with Susan, a sixteen-year-old blonde girl. However, Susan has just made a terrible decision to save her family, which means she and Roland can no longer be together. The two young individuals find themselves torn between their intense emotions and the harsh reality that their love will put them in the most perilous situations...
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Qin Fengwu originally wanted to live a carefree life in ancient times. She thought it would be fine to be married off to a war king and be a leisurely war king's consort as long as he didn't bother her. But who would have thought that while she was willing, the war king wasn't. He directly called off the marriage. Fine then, this young lady wasn't the one calling it off, but you're the one calling it off first. Well, this young lady also doesn't want to marry you. What?! That war king is the prince she saved, isn't he? What an ungrateful person. I'll make sure to make your life miserable. What's that, now you want to change your mind? Pah! I'm not some grass you can eat and then discard. There's no turning back! The war king pleaded pitifully, "Wu'er, I was wrong!" New chapter link: http://yynovel.motie.com/book/?isMe=true
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The aim of a foodie is to taste all the gourmet dishes in the world. Being able to recognize childhood friends by their taste is extraordinary! Surprisingly, childhood friends not only resemble Pan An in appearance, but also possess remarkable qualities! Transforming into a loyal prince is even more extraordinary! Speaking of Luo's Man Niang, who wouldn't give a thumbs up and envy her? This girl is truly extraordinary, obtaining the title of princess just by eating, tsk tsk, truly fortunate.
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Current situation in the universe: Gods, immortals, demons, beasts, and ghosts exclude the human realm, suppressing and exploiting it. The development of the universe has neglected the human realm. Demons, beasts, and ghosts dominate the world with the gods turning a blind eye. The human realm possesses June Snow, but other realms interfere, claiming it is a threat to universal peace and convening meetings to impose sanctions on the human realm, even resorting to war...
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Xia Mu'an is someone who enjoys reading novels and making sarcastic comments. However, he unintentionally obtains a system and embarks on a journey through different worlds: in each world, he replaces the original host to avoid a tragic fate and fulfill their wishes. When Xia Mu'an starts thinking that with the help of the system, he can become powerful and have a harem like in those novels, he realizes that his system is a bit unreliable... "Ding—, host, take a look at how cute my body is!" "...Did that cloud-like body just say it's cute?" "Ding—, congratulations to the host for finding your own little superior partner!" The voice inexplicably reveals some excitement. "...I thought I could be surrounded by beautiful women," Xia Mu'an thought.
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Holding your hand, I will never let go! In the ten years of our youth, we will leave the purest love for each other! Time is the best medicine in this world, it's just that its healing effects are extremely slow, slowly turning our hair white!
587.44 Million words | 2022-10-09 01:11Update
In her past life, Xiao Ximai was persecuted by her husband and step-sister, only to realize her life was built on deceit. After being reborn through fire, she treads carefully, discerning hearts and unraveling schemes, embarking on a magnificent journey alongside the seventh prince who has followed her from their previous life.
83.91 Million words | 2023-04-20 13:10Update
As the bio-apocalypse arrives, Li Ming gains access to a system that allows him to travel through fantasy worlds. Well, things start to get interesting...
220.82 Million words | 2022-09-21 01:38Update
Gunslinger by Shi Zhongshan.
292.75 Million words | 2021-06-19 01:48Update
In this world, not provoking others doesn't mean others won't provoke you. Giving everything doesn't mean the other person won't be treacherous! After a tragic death and rebirth, Xia Mengning vows to remember the lessons of her previous life. Step-mother, scumbag, step-sister, servant! What is there to fear in all of this? So what if she is a low-born? Caught in a whirlpool beyond her control, to fight for a better future, isn't it necessary to fight back?
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As a graduate from a teacher training college, I was assigned to a remote mountain village as a teacher. On the first night, I was bewitched by the wild flowers by the window behind my dormitory... The senior teacher told me that in the past dozen years, only three female teachers had come to this school. The first two died on the night of August 15th, and the culprit was never found. I am the third one! On the night of August 15th, I was forced to wear a red wedding gown, holding a white lantern, and kowtow to the wild flowers by the window of my dormitory... In the end, my body was bound by the vines of the flowers... I was forced to marry the corpse of the mountain village! You can join the discussion here: group.
505.26 Million words | 2021-02-09 04:55Update
She was reborn after enduring the flames, returning to her seven-year-old self. Determined to turn the tide, she enters the palace once again. In her previous life, you killed my child, you killed me... So in this life, I will destroy your pride and seize your palace.
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Xie Changan, the legitimate second daughter of the Marquis of Rongan, grew up in the ancestral house in Fujian, accompanying her grandmother. Due to her elder sister Xie Changning eloping with someone despite her existing engagement, she was forced to disguise herself as Xie Changning and take her place in a political marriage. In the realm of kings and noble families, a song eventually comes to an end. Who among them is fortunate enough to find true happiness?
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154.93 Million words | 2021-01-20 13:57Update
She clenched her lower lip tightly, gritted her teeth, and glared angrily, "Bastard!" "Is that all it takes to be a bastard? Well, I can be even more of a bastard..." he chuckled recklessly. The seemingly cold-hearted prince with a hidden passion faced off against the strong-willed pseudo-lady. "Woman, dare to run and see what happens!"
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Qingya, abandoned since childhood due to being born on an "unlucky day". Over a decade later, two servants from the Zhengwang Mansion found her on Mount Emei and forced her to marry the Crown Princess of Beiliang in place of the Zhengwang Mansion. On their wedding night, the third prince of Beiliang, Geri, entered the bridal chamber in a wheelchair. After removing the veil, he drank the wine handed to him and said lightly, "Today, I have lost. I will give you to my second brother, who will join you here shortly. Do not resist, for the wine I just drank was laced with aphrodisiac…" Not wanting to be humiliated, she resisted the advances of the second prince, Bayan, and used her knowledge of acupressure techniques to settle the score. However, Prince Geri, affected by the aphrodisiac, was currently entangled with a maidservant behind the curtain… What is happening? Everything is in chaos… After the effects of the aphrodis
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On the verge of death, Jingning realizes that the man who promised her eternal love was only using her. In a twist of fate, she is reborn in her high school years with a special ability. She becomes an expert in gambling, antique appraisal, and academic excellence, embarking on a journey to the pinnacle of success. The once-deceased Jingning returns to the past, opening a new chapter in her life.
234.86 Million words | 2021-06-02 20:12Update
If you really enjoy horror. If you truly understand mystery. If you want to uncover the ambitions and plots of an ancient riddle beneath the entire Chinese nation. If you have read Ghost Blows Out The Light. If you love adventure novels. If you are a highly intelligent person. If you have come across this book, do not miss it. It will give you an unprecedented experience. I won't introduce the plot of this book, because I don't want to boast about how exciting it is, only when you read it, you will know. I await your reading, your involvement, your intrigue...
195.60 Million words | 2020-08-10 06:20Update
He Jun: Where am I? Tyrannosaurus Rex: Roar... Primitive Man: Aah... Ancient Man: Wow... Future Man:... (PS: Too excited to speak) Alien:... (PS: Meaningless alien language) Prehistoric Civilization:... (PS: Meaningless prehistoric language) This is the story of an unlucky guy caught in the cracks of time, wavering between time paradoxes and history, struggling for survival without any superpowers or extraordinary abilities. PS: Do not mistake it for reality.
537.28 Million words | 2022-05-25 12:23Update
In the luxurious private room of the clubhouse, he sat in the corner like the moon surrounded by stars, known as Jin Shao. Ten years later, she recognized him at a glance! Memories came flooding back, and for the sake of ten thousand yuan, she closed her eyes and endured the piercing humiliation. "Don't forget, I've already bought you!" his sinister words echoed in her ears. It was then she realized he was no longer the boy she used to bully! In their youth, they were childhood friends turned arch-enemies. Many years later, she was down and out while he became her financial savior. She thought it would all end after one night, but little did she know it was only the beginning! He was cruel and heartless, and she resisted stubbornly. Though she knew she shouldn't fall for him, why did her heart flutter unknowingly? Could it be love? Little did she know, his casual smile engraved a whole adolescence in her memory... ※※※ The best
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