The latest from the National Book Critics Circle, including links to our members’ latest reviews, awards info and all things NBCC related.
News & Notes
Announcements
January 20, 2026
AwardsNATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR PUBLISHING YEAR 2025
By Members Of The National Book Critics Circle Board
Frances FitzGerald to receive lifetime achievement award New York, NY (Tuesday, January 20)—Today, the National Book Critics Circle announced the finalists in six categories – Autobiography, Biography, Criticism, Fiction, Nonfiction,... Read More
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December 18, 2025
Awards2025 NBCC Awards Longlist: Barrios Book in Translation Prize
By Members Of The National Book Critics Circle Board
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December 17, 2025
Awards2025 NBCC Awards Longlist: Nonfiction
By Members Of The National Book Critics Circle Board
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December 17, 2025
Awards2025 NBCC Awards Longlist: Poetry
By Members Of The National Book Critics Circle Board
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Critical Notes
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January 20, 2026
Reviews and More From NBCC Members
By Michael Schaub
Members and friends, we’re proud to announce the finalists for the NBCC Awards! Our board members worked hard last year to identify the best books of 2025, and are looking... Read More
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January 5, 2026
Reviews and More From NBCC Members
By Michael Schaub
Members and friends, we hope you’re having a happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2026 with some exciting events that we think you’re going to love. On Thursday, January 8,... Read More
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December 22, 2025
Reviews and More From NBCC Members
By Michael Schaub
Members and friends, save the date for a special NBCC webinar! On Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. Eastern, Barrios Book in Translation Prize Vice President Mandana Chaffa will... Read More
Criticism & Features
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March 14, 2024
Members Of The National Book Critics Circle Board
30 Books
30 Books in 30 Days: FictionEach 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... Read More
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March 11, 2024
Members Of The National Book Critics Circle Board
30 Books
30 Books in 30 Days: PoetryEach 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... Read More
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March 7, 2024
Members Of The National Book Critics Circle Board
30 Books
30 Books in 30 Days: BiographyEach 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... Read More
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March 4, 2024
Members Of The National Book Critics Circle Board
30 Books
30 Books in 30 Days: AutobiographyEach 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... Read More
