Joan Didion: Books and Literary Awards
2 recorded books, 1 winning results and 1 shortlist or finalist results, spanning 1977–2005. This is an award-based reading guide, not a complete bibliography.
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Awards and nominations by year
| Year | Book / recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Joan Didion | National Book Award for Nonfiction | winnerSource |
| 1977 | Joan Didion | National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction | finalistSource |
Authors recognised by the same prizes
Explore other writers in these prize histories; a shared award does not necessarily mean a similar writing style.
- Philip Roth — National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction
- E. L. Doctorow — National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction
- Jane Smiley — National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction
- John Updike — National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction
- Anne Tyler — National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction