National Book Award for Fiction Winners, 2005–2025
Explore the National Book Award for Fiction winners from 2005 to 2025, including each winning work, its author and detailed book information. Browse the winners chronologically or discover which award-winning book may suit your reading preferences.
- Country
- United States
- Founded
- 1950
- Frequency
- Annual
- Prize
- $10,000
- Official website
- Visit site
Latest National Book Award for Fiction Winner
National Book Award for Fiction Winners by Year
21 winners from 2005 to 2025, newest first.
Award Insights
Authors who won more than once
- Jesmyn Ward — 2 wins (2017, 2011)
About the National Book Award for Fiction
The National Book Award for Fiction celebrates an outstanding novel or story collection published in the United States by an eligible American author.
Why it began: The modern National Book Awards were established in 1950 by the American book industry to bring greater public attention to exceptional US writing.
The National Book Award for Fiction is an annual United States award, with a prize of $10,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest National Book Award for Fiction?
The most recent National Book Award for Fiction winner in our records is “The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)” by Rabih Alameddine, awarded in 2025.
What is the list of National Book Award for Fiction winners?
This page lists the National Book Award for Fiction winners from 2005 to 2025, newest first, with each winning book and its author. Jump to the full list under “National Book Award for Fiction Winners by Year”.
When was the National Book Award for Fiction founded?
The National Book Award for Fiction was founded in 1950.
How often is the National Book Award for Fiction awarded?
The National Book Award for Fiction is awarded on an annual basis.