AWARD WINNING LITERATURE

100 Best
Titles of fiction and non-fiction chosen by the publisher Modern Library and by readers.

Hammett Awards
Named in honor of Dashiell Hammett, are given annually by the North American Branch of the International Association of Crime Writers to reward excellence in the genre of crime literature.

National Book Awards
Recognizes books of exceptional merit written by Americans.

Nebula Awards
Voted and presented by the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA), to acknowledge excellence in science fiction writing.

Nobel Prize in Literature
Recognizes the "most distinguished work of an idealistic tendency." Includes a searchable database of laureates.

Pulitzer Prizes
Recognize literature in sevencategories. Choose from a list of winners past and present.

Spur Award
Given annually by the Western Writers Association for distinguished writing about the American West, in 13 categories. Choose from winners going back to 1954.