Critical Mass readers will know we are now in our seventh year of “NBCC Reads.” This survey allows us to draw on the bookish expertise of our membership, along with
May 8, 2014
What’s Your Favorite First Book?
By Jane Ciabattari
May 3, 2014
NBCC Membership Meeting, May 28, 2014
By Jane Ciabattari
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March 4, 2014
Tweeting Amy Tan, Ben Fountain, w/ Audience of Thousands at the NBCC Reading, AWP14 in Seattle
By Jane Ciabattari
The National Book Critics Circle reading at AWP's annual conference in Seattle with Amy Tan and Ben Fountain was a smash! Fitting to celebrate our most recent fiction winner, Ben
February 24, 2014
NBCC at AWP14 in Seattle This Week
By Jane Ciabattari
Come meet board members and members of the National Book Circles Circle and hear our award winning authors read at AWP14 in Seattle. At NBCC Bookfair Booth 909: *Join the
February 7, 2014
NBCC at AWP 2014: Celebrating Amy Tan and Ben Fountain
By Jane Ciabattari
NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE CELEBRATE AMY TAN AND BEN FOUNTAIN AT AWP2014 SEATTLE FEBRUARY 28, 2014 3 PM Hosted by Jane Ciabattari 3 PM to 4:15 PM Ballroom ABC,
January 12, 2014
Watch This Spot: National Book Critics Circle Awards Finalists TBA Tomorrow!
By Jane Ciabattari
We'll be announcing the winners of the Balakian, Sandrof, and new John Leonard award for first book January 13, 2014, along with finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards in
January 8, 2014
NBCC Board Election Results 2014
By Jane Ciabattari
The results are in. The eight new National Book Critics Circle board members, who will serve three-year terms: Ron CharlesElissa SchappellMary Ann GwinnMiriam MarkowitzColette BancroftWalton MuyumbaJoanna ScuttsTess Taylor
December 30, 2013
NBCC Board Elections: Have You Voted Yet?
By Jane Ciabattari
Have you cast your ballot for this year's NBCC board elections? Each year the National Book Critics Circle elects eight (8) members to serve three-year terms on the NBCC board
November 19, 2013
RIP Louis D. Rubin, Jr., NBCC Sandrof Award Winner
By Jane Ciabattari
Louis D. Rubin, author, critic, and cofounder of Algonquin Books, has died. Rubin, who was awarded the NBCC’s Sandrof Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2005, mentored generations of Southern writers,
November 18, 2013
Time to Nominate Yourself for a Balakian Award
By Jane Ciabattari
Nominees for the Balakian Award must be paid-up NBCC members, and may submit up to 5 book reviews up to a total of 5000 words. The deadline is December 15.