National Book Award for Nonfiction Winners, 2005–2025
Explore the National Book Award for Nonfiction 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
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Latest National Book Award for Nonfiction Winner
National Book Award for Nonfiction Winners by Year
21 winners from 2005 to 2025, newest first.
About the National Book Award for Nonfiction
The National Book Award for Nonfiction recognizes exceptional factual writing published in the United States across history, biography, science, criticism, and current affairs.
Why it began: Nonfiction formed part of the modern National Book Awards launched in 1950 to celebrate American books and broaden their national readership.
The National Book Award for Nonfiction is an annual United States award, with a prize of $10,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest National Book Award for Nonfiction?
The most recent National Book Award for Nonfiction winner in our records is “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This” by Omar El Akkad, awarded in 2025.
What is the list of National Book Award for Nonfiction winners?
This page lists the National Book Award for Nonfiction winners from 2005 to 2025, newest first, with each winning book and its author. Jump to the full list under “National Book Award for Nonfiction Winners by Year”.
When was the National Book Award for Nonfiction founded?
The National Book Award for Nonfiction was founded in 1950.
How often is the National Book Award for Nonfiction awarded?
The National Book Award for Nonfiction is awarded on an annual basis.