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Edition 23 (2002)

BiographyCurrent interestFictionArt Seidenbaum Award for First FictionHistoryMystery/ThrillerPoetryScience and TechnologyYoung Adult NovelGraphic Novel/ComicsRay Bradbury Prize (SF/Fantasy/Speculative Fiction)Christopher Isherwood Prize for Autobiographical ProseInnovator's AwardRobert Kirsch AwardAchievement in Audiobook Production (established 2023, presented by Audible)

Winners

9 people

A long story that intertwines history and personal stories, set in the Czech Republic and Eastern Europe. A multilayered fiction that skillfully interweaves issues of memory, ideology, and identity.

A long story that intertwines history and personal stories, set in the Czech Republic and Eastern Europe. A multilayered…

384 pages
historyidentityEastern Europememory

A detailed account of Lyndon Johnson's activities in the Senate and his rise to power. This book carefully traces political maneuvers and personal qualities, and reveals key moments in American political history.

A detailed account of Lyndon Johnson's activities in the Senate and his rise to power. This book carefully traces politi…

biographypolitical historysenatepower analysis
Judith Levine Winner

An essay on the issues of children and sexual education, and the limits of protection and censorship. A discussion paper that sharply criticizes the point that overprotection and excessive regulation actually hinder children's understanding.

An essay on the issues of children and sexual education, and the limits of protection and censorship. A discussion paper…

social issueseducationgender and regulationethics
Ian McEwan Winner

Atonement is a 2001 British metafiction novel written by Ian McEwan.

Atonement is a 2001 British metafiction novel written by Ian McEwan.

624 pages
sin and atonementmemorynarrativewar

A history book that depicts the transformation of the political map of the Middle East, centering on the 1967 Six-Day War. A work that examines the influence of military decisions and international politics, and the formation process of the modern Middle East.

A history book that depicts the transformation of the political map of the Middle East, centering on the 1967 Six-Day Wa…

middle east historywarinternational politicsmilitary history

Derek Strange and Terry Quinn, the team of private investigators who made their stunning debut in Right As Rain, are hired to find a 14-year-old white girl from the suburbs who's run away from home and is now working as a prostitute.

Derek Strange and Terry Quinn, the team of private investigators who made their stunning debut in Right As Rain, are hir…

352 pages
crimeCitysocial issuesrelationships
Cynthia Zarin Winner

A collection of poems depicting personal memories and the passage of time, centered around images of water and nature. A collection of works that evoke deep emotions and perceptions through fragments of everyday life.

A collection of poems depicting personal memories and the passage of time, centered around images of water and nature. A…

poemnaturememorytime

For Titus and his friends, it started out like any ordinary trip to the moon—a chance to party during spring break and play with some stupid low-grav at the Ricochet Lounge.

For Titus and his friends, it started out like any ordinary trip to the moon—a chance to party during spring break and p…

dystopiatechnologyconsumer cultureyouth