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1997 L.A. Times Book Prize Winners

Browse the 1997 L.A. Times Book Prize winners and nominees by category. Each category starts with the winner, followed by nominees and other recognized titles.

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Fiction

Winner and nominees for the 1997 L.A. Times Book Prize Fiction category.

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Winner

In the Rogue Blood

Blake, James Carlos

Standalone · General Fiction

Sep-1997 1997 L.A. Times Book Prize winner

First Fiction

Winner and nominees for the 1997 L.A. Times Book Prize First Fiction category.

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Winner

Don't Erase Me

Ferrell, Carolyn

Standalone · General Fiction

Jun-1997 1997 L.A. Times Book Prize winner

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