The Most Prestigious Non-Fiction Book Awards for Literary Enthusiasts In the literary world, non-fiction books play an essential role in shaping our understanding of history, society, science, and so much more. Recognizing the outstanding achievements of non-fiction writers, numerous prestigious book awards have been established to honor their contributions. Whether you're an avid reader, a book collector, or a writer seeking inspiration, here are some of the most prestigious non-fiction book awards that you should know about: 1. Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction: The Pulitzer Prize is widely regarded as one of the most esteemed awards in literature. While it encompasses various categories, the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction celebrates the best work of non-fiction that provides significant insight into contemporary life. Historians, journalists, and scholars eagerly anticipate the Pulitzer Prize winners each year for their thought-provoking and impactful contributions to the non-fiction genre. Recommended books: "The Sixth Extinction" by Elizabeth Kolbert, "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond. 2. National Book Award for Non-Fiction: The National Book Award is a highly esteemed literary accolade presented annually to outstanding American authors. The Non-Fiction category highlights brilliant and original works that delve into historical, scientific, political, or cultural topics. These books shed light on important issues, challenge existing perspectives, and captivate readers with their extraordinary storytelling. Recommended books: "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson, "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari. 3. Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction: Formerly known as the Samuel Johnson Prize, the Baillie Gifford Prize is a prestigious UK award that celebrates the best non-fiction writing from around the world. Jurors seek books that demonstrate rigorous research, insightful analysis, and engaging narratives. The winning titles offer readers an opportunity to explore diverse subjects and gain a deeper understanding of the world we live in. Recommended books: "H is for Hawk" by Helen Macdonald, "Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland" by Patrick Radden Keefe. 4. The Royal Society Science Book Prize: For science enthusiasts, The Royal Society Science Book Prize is an ideal showcase for exceptional science writing. Recognizing authors who make complex scientific concepts accessible and compelling, this award highlights books that bridge the gap between academia and popular science. The winners inspire readers to explore different scientific disciplines and foster a deeper curiosity for the world around us. Recommended books: "The Gene: An Intimate History" by Siddhartha Mukherjee, "Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery" by Scott Kelly. 5. Los Angeles Times Book Prizes - Current Interest Category: The Los Angeles Times Book Prizes honor outstanding literary works across various genres. In the Current Interest category, non-fiction books that provide valuable insight into contemporary issues and current events are recognized. These thought-provoking titles encourage readers to reflect on the world and initiate meaningful conversations. Recommended books: "Educated: A Memoir" by Tara Westover, "Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup" by John Carreyrou. Online Platforms for Non-Fiction Book Lovers: For those passionate about non-fiction books, there are several online platforms where you can discover, discuss, and engage with fellow readers. Goodreads, a popular social cataloging website, provides personalized book recommendations and online book clubs. Book Riot offers in-depth book reviews, articles, and podcasts, focusing on a wide range of genres, including non-fiction. Remember, non-fiction books have the power to educate, inspire, and challenge our perspectives. By exploring the works of award-winning authors, you can embark on an incredible journey of knowledge and understanding. Happy reading!
No one knows, the highly esteemed Lord Yan has a peculiar quirk - he can't sleep without seeing her! No one knows, the wealthy Miss of the Gu family has a peculiar quirk - she can only sleep when she holds him! After being reborn, as her once desired life peak becomes increasingly distant, she submits and thinks, why not marry you then!
137.77 Million words | 2022-07-26 03:29Update
Coexistence of backwardness and advancement, extraordinary and technology advancing together. This is the age of steam, the age of martial artists. Martial artists, legends who can single-handedly resist armies, invulnerable to weapons, indestructible like diamonds, with a wave of their hand, the earth turns red, and thousands of miles freeze over! Pang Xiao's dream since childhood has been to become a martial artist, until he obtained a drop of mysterious blood...
548.93 Million words | 2020-07-15 00:53Update
Supreme and unparalleled, His Majesty the Chu Emperor never expected to develop an interest in a man. What began as teasing, playing around, and a momentary whim ended up being a trick pulled by a man as gentle as jade. Infuriated, the Chu Emperor punished the man who dared deceive him. However, upon discovering the man's true identity, the Emperor was filled with astonishment and anger. The beautiful being, akin to moonlight, turned out to be the illustrious and dignified Cold Emperor. As a result, things became difficult to handle... Welcome to read the new story 'Childhood Sweetheart Hunts for a Husband'!
47.29 Million words | 2022-03-06 06:55Update
After four years, he transformed from having nothing into the heir of a mysterious conglomerate, returning in glory. In those four years, she went from being the privileged daughter of a wealthy family to a struggling screenwriter in the entertainment industry, facing imprisonment. "If Xia Changyue, if you had loved me more than money back then, you wouldn't need to beg me on your knees now!" the man sneered coldly. Xia Changyue smiled cunningly, reaching into her pocket and handing him a small steamed bun. The bun hugged him tightly as she fiercely planted a kiss on his lips. "CEO, do you want to buy my mommy? She can play the innocent girl, act like a queen, pull off the girl-next-door look, endure explicit content, and professionally produce little geniuses. Ten million US dollars, take her home!" Yan Chengchi stared at the little face in front of him, identical to his own, in astonishment and gritted his teeth. "Deal. Add another ten million, I'll buy you too!" The next second, the little princess peeked her head out from behind the door. "Daddy
300.40 Million words | 2021-10-07 13:08Update
A royal decree, an unexpected marriage proposal, shook the entire kingdom. The people of Xuan Guo exclaimed, 'A mismatch!' She arrived in this world with memories from her previous life, only to be seen as a foolish second young lady by everyone. He, the strategist and revered emperor, coveted by countless high-ranking officials for the vacant position of Empress, decided to bestow it upon this perceived fool of a second young lady. Under the wedding canopy, concealed smiles. She smiled on the surface but gritted her teeth inwardly, 'Xuan Yi Ning, we are bound by contractual marriage. Dare touch me, and don't blame me for setting your harem on fire!' He smiled at the corner of his lips, his true intentions hidden, 'Nian Yingxi, you must understand one thing. I am attracted to your comprehensive knowledge of military strategy, not your voluptuous figure.' She clenched her teeth, 'You're ruthless.' He smirked, 'Fortunately.'
205.10 Million words | 2021-11-09 16:57Update
The barrel was aimed at Liu Keming's forehead, his hands bound by handcuffs. He never could have imagined that he would be staring down the barrel of a gun held by his own colleague, now branded as a criminal. Everything had been masked by deception, and no one knew his true identity. Would he forever remain a villain, or would he fight back?
419.19 Million words | 2021-08-11 13:53Update
【Sweeping Romance: Vicious Scum Upgrade, Welcome to the Pit!】Mysteriously pulled into a gaming world, Su Yanxi is forced to face various "high" difficulty tasks. "Yan Yan, tell me where I went wrong and I'll change. Don't even think about leaving me!" The superstar male god's eyes are filled with deep affection. "Xi Xi, I want to lock you up so that all you see is me!" The domineering prince declares confidently. "Su Yanxi, I am willing to transform into a demon for you!" The esteemed master of the immortal realm declares without hesitation. ... Su Yanxi is helpless. All she wants is to complete her tasks and return to the real world in peace. How did she end up entangled like this
410.04 Million words | 2021-09-28 16:03Update
Once a witch in the tomb-robbing world, she suddenly transmigrated into a foolish waste. Bullied by her family and forced to marry the sickly second young master of the Si Family, who was supposed to be a fool and a waste. Fool? Waste? Very well, she'll make these ignorant people in the other world know what it means to be a triple-system cultivator, a super genius. But wait, wasn't the second young master of the Si Family supposed to be bedridden with a chronic illness? Then who is this domineering, cunning, and handsome sickly man? With a wicked smile, the man said, 'Wife, you don't recognize your husband so soon?'
489.06 Million words | 2022-08-23 19:21Update
She eagerly hoped to marry the man she had been with for thirteen years, only to find out he silently married someone else and made her a laughingstock. On their wedding night, she got drunk and broke into his bedroom, only to realize she had encountered the wrong person—a man she couldn't afford to provoke. This person was her boyfriend's elder brother, her love rival's brother: a man who could cover the sky with one hand, a tycoon in his twenties with billions of wealth and a devilish charm that matched his exquisite appearance. Unexpectedly pregnant, the truth came out and she was thrust into the spotlight. 'The child is mine,' he announced in front of everyone, shouldering the responsibility. A marriage born out of necessity, one they both had to enter. He was originally untouchable and unreachable, but because of a twist of fate that night, she solidified her status. Everyone said that marrying him was a blessing earned through lifetimes of good deeds, making all women envious. But she felt like marrying him was a lifetime of misfortune. Apart from making her ex-boyfriend regret and suffer heartache, there was no benefit at all. Why is he not good? Is he a playboy? No! He isn't a playboy. From the office to home, his company is exclusively male, but from time to time, those personal male secretaries and male lawyers would get intimate with him, holding hands and whispering affectionately. Is he wicked? He's really been wronged! On a cold winter night, he took off his scarf and gently wrapped it around her neck, affectionately saying, 'Darling, don't catch a cold!' Touched, she asked, 'Won't you catch a cold without the scarf?' He turned and sat in the car, replying, 'Don't worry, I have heating. You can walk back slowly!' Once, unable to bear it any longer, she grabbed his collar and asked, 'Ou Muyue, does your mother love me or not?' He chuckled, 'How would I know if my mother loves you or not? Call her personally one day and ask her in France!'
263.73 Million words | 2021-07-19 02:22Update
Lan Dodo gave up his qualification as an interstellar elf and the power of magic to stay on Earth with his good brother Cai Xiaodou. However, the Black Star people did not give up and sought revenge at any cost. As a result, Lan Dodo and his companions faced crisis after crisis once again...
34.74 Million words | 2021-12-08 18:18Update
The Truth of Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong's Reigns, written by Luo Shixian.
15.57 Million words | 2021-08-13 13:07Update
【Z Top 10 Campus Hunk Series - Part 1】 "I, I, I... like you!" Ye Chuxiao, because she is too obedient, confessed her feelings to the campus hunk Lu Ziyi after being given a phone, acting as a messenger for all the girls. However, that legendary cold and aloof male god immediately appeared by her side, even faster than a genie responding to Aladdin's call! The campus hunk accompanied her in eating, drinking, and having fun, even providing cheat codes for all her subjects; there couldn't possibly be anything better than this... Brother! So, one night, Ye Chuxiao anxiously asked Lu Ziyi, "Can you be my brother?" The campus hunk, however, disagreed and whispered in her ear, "Can't we be boyfriend and girlfriend instead?"
199.63 Million words | 2020-08-14 05:20Update
Soul transmigrated into a different world, married with children? Riddled with leaks at home, ailing parents, and numerous siblings? In a heartless husband's family, facing a fierce mother-in-law and scheming sisters-in-law? Damn it, where have I ended up? In the freezing cold, the husband wants to abandon his wife and marry another. Should she tolerate the status quo and maintain harmony among the wife and concubines, or should she decisively seek a new life? Who said that a woman must depend on a man to live? Watch her earn money with one hand and raise buns with the other. Witness the disgruntled wife's rebirth and her magnificent comeback!
90.01 Million words | 2021-04-08 07:05Update
The factional strife in the court, hidden seething violence; the change in the throne, Yongzheng narrowly prevails. Discussions of the edict, accusations of patricide, claims to the throne? A fragment of history, enveloped in numerous doubts and mysteries, puzzling and indiscernible. The author employs his pen to render a vivid account, producing a vivid and authentic narrative of the grandeur of the palace and the remoteness of the rivers and lakes, capturing every detail. From the imperial code and palace architecture, to the gastronomy and attire, to the rituals and melodies, all depicted in vivid detail, exuding an air of erudition. From the humblest houses and
51.68 Million words | 2022-07-15 09:35Update
Once she traveled through time, she went from being an assassin to a bird trainer. She had hoped for a peaceful life, but in the end, she followed in the footsteps of her predecessor and entered the palace. As she entered the court, every word that reprimanded the palace maids pierced deep into her bones. "The highest rank is the Palace of Unending, where the empress resides. Next is the Palace of Breezy Clouds, where the noble consort Cui resides, followed by the Palace of Eternal Joy, where the noble consort Dong resides..." When the new emperor ascended the throne, his whispered words were filled with tenderness. "When your voice sings like a yellow warbler, I shall appoint you as the Nightingale Talent." When she met her sisters, their secret conversations were filled with sincerity. "My dear, as long as we remain united, we shall secure a place in this harem!" As she gained favor over the other concubines, the emperor issued an imperial decree that sent her into the cold palace. "Ye of the Palace of Eternal Joy, plotted against the imperial heir, falsely claimed pregnancy for favor, committing unforgivable crimes. Due to her status as the mother of the fifth prince, she shall be demoted to a commoner and imprisoned in the cold palace for life!" In the cold palace, she held her severed arm and smiled through tears as she looked at the emperor.
339.80 Million words | 2022-04-29 05:50Update
In her previous life, Lu Zhaohua was killed by her stepmother Yun Rou. In this life, she gets rid of her stepmother! She then enters the Yan Palace and fights against concubines and the queen, seeking revenge all the way. A refreshing and exhilarating novel of her life!
173.56 Million words | 2023-01-18 20:30Update
What? She, who is intelligent and kind, is being forced? What? She has to marry the infamous third prince?! What? With so many women around him, why does he still bother her? His gaze towards her becomes increasingly strange, and he actually asks who she really is? How could she possibly tell him her true identity? Say it again! Who is she to them? It's impossible! What is going on? Who can tell her? Make sure to continue supporting the new novel 'Affection' that has been uploaded!
447.08 Million words | 2021-12-13 05:42Update
200 years later on Earth, biological technology has advanced far beyond mechanical technology. Scientists have invented a potion that allows humans to unleash various types of superpowers, which people refer to as "potential," and these abilities are applied in the predominantly mecha-themed warfare. Zhang Tianjin, known as the dream lover of female students and the top student at the mecha academy, chooses to distance himself from war and declines invitations from the five major military bases on Earth. Instead, he goes to a level three logistics base in the southern hemisphere. However, fate still leads him into the turbulence of war. Thank you all for your support and thanks for collecting.
551.43 Million words | 2021-08-18 02:24Update
She was treated like a monster since she opened her eyes. Her own father scolded her as lewd and malicious, accusing her of seducing her own sisters' men. Before she could recover from her injuries, she was forced to marry the infamous Demon Lord. On their wedding day, the groom was absent and there were no guests. She was silently carried into the mansion through a side door. On their wedding night, the Demon Lord ordered her to be thrown into the Beast Garden. The world knew that the Demon Lord treated her cruelly, but they didn't know that she was happy to be neglected. She would have a drink, make delicious food, and tame ferocious beasts, living a carefree and independent life. Until that night, when he was drunk and pinned her down, she fought back with the self-defense techniques. 'If I disable the Demon Lord, would the queen plan to remain a widow?' 'Haven't I been a widow all along?' she smiled faintly, and at that moment she would never return from the depths of despair..
113.71 Million words | 2020-07-28 05:03Update
Have you ever thought of becoming an immortal and leveling up by cultivating and battling monsters? Or perhaps navigating through different realms while guarding against theft and poison? Fear not, for I have just the thing you need, my lord! We have a transcendental hermit saint, a snarky and eccentric master, a sneaky and loyal beast under contract, a sly and cunning fox prince, and even a cold-faced palace lord lost along the way. These are the exquisite godly lords you have collected from all corners of the world! Amidst their seeming lightheartedness and sweet pampering lies a tale of longing, deception, and heartbreak. Embark on a journey to learn immortal cultivation, play political games, explore various realms, and search for sacred artifacts while losing your moral compass. But beware, these formerly abstinent gods now demand a balanced diet: they prefer to feast on little fairies! After a sudden rebirth and regaining of memories, you look back at the crowd of beautiful men with a sigh: damn it, they fooled me! In order to get rid of a few of them, I once destroyed my own divine body, but now they have become a group of four! In short, this is a story with more wolves but less meat.
511.16 Million words | 2020-09-15 23:08Update
