30 Books in 30 Days: Criticism

By Members Of The National Book Critics Circle Board

Each year, our board members write citations of the finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Awards in a feature we call 30 Books in 30 Days. We’re honored to

NBCC 2024 Board Election Results

By NBCC

Dear Critics, Thanks to the 209 of you who voted in the NBCC board election this year, and to the 21 candidates for running. This was, as you know, an

Reviews and More From NBCC Members

By Michael Schaub

Members and friends, we hope you’re having a great autumn! Some of our members, including Ilana Masad and Maris Kreizman, are working with the Freelance Solidarity Project, the digital media

Reviews and More From NBCC Members

By Michael Schaub

The NBCC will be holding a fundraising drive from Nov. 20 – Dec. 4. Our fundraising goal is $50,000. As we head into our 50th anniversary, we hope to raise

Reviews and More From NBCC Members

By Michael Schaub

Hello, friends! Are you considering joining the NBCC? If so, we’d love to see you at an information session/Q&A this Wednesday, June 28, at 5:00 pm Pacific. You’re welcome to

Reviews and More from NBCC Members

By Michael Schaub

Members and friends, we hope you’re having a good spring! A few quick notes: Applications for the 2023-2024 Emerging Critics Fellowship are due Friday, May 5, by 11:59 PM Pacific.

Elaine Katzenberger at podium with photo of Lawrence Ferlinghetti projected on screen.

Awards: An Interview with Elaine Katzenberger

By Maisie Wiltshire-Gordon

The NBCC is proud to confer the 2022 Toni Morrison Achievement Award to City Lights Booksellers & Publishers, recognizing their commitment to literary culture, social justice, and intellectual inquiry. City