The 18th cycle of the Montreal-based Cundill History Award opens with the release of a 15-title longlist in nonfiction.
The Dayton Literary Peace Prize 2025 Shortlists in 20th Year
The 20th anniversary of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize marks another competition in both fiction and nonfiction shortlists.
Tommy Orange Wins the 2025 Aspen Words Literary Prize
‘Aspen Words laureate Tommy Orange says, ‘At a time like this, it could be hardest to believe in art and how it can impact the world.’
The $35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2025 Longlist
‘Fiction that delves fearlessly into the most pressing social challenges of our time’ is the goal of the Aspen Words Literary Prize.
Isabella Hammad Wins the 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize
The US$35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize goes to Isabella Hammad, whose ‘Enter Ghost’ explores the Palestinian diaspora.
Halik Kochanski’s ‘Resistance’ Wins the Wolfson History Prize in England
The UK’s Wolfson History Prize gives its top honor this year to Halik Kochanski’s ‘Resistance,’ on the World War II underground.
The $35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2024 Longlist
The Aspen Words Literary Prize in issue-driven fiction lists its seventh season’s longlist, with a winner announcement in April.
Jamil Jan Kochai Wins $35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize
Jamil Jan Kochai wins the Aspen Words Literary Prize for his short stories focused on the absurdity and violence Afghans have endured.
The Issue-Driven Aspen Words Literary Prize: 2023 Shortlist
The Aspen Words Literary Prize shortlist of five fiction titles highlights ‘essential books’ that each address ‘a vital contemporary issue.’
The $35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2023 Longlist
The Aspen Words Literary Prize 2023 longlist includes seven fiction debuts and five short-story collections.