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Award-Winning Books Published in 2017

Browse award-winning books published in 2017, including major book awards, best-of-the-year lists, winners, honor books, and category selections.

85 books Grouped by book Major awards and lists

2017 Award-Winning Books

Books are listed once, with all matching awards and category selections shown below each title.

8 awards

The Hate U Give

Thomas, Angie

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2017 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Adult Books Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Fiction & Poetry Winner Goodreads Choice Award Debut Author Winner Goodreads Choice Award Young Adult Fiction Winner L.A. Times Book Prize Young Adult Literature Finalist RT Reviewers Choice Award Young Adult Contemporary Winner RT Seal of Excellence Kirkus Prize Young Readers Finalist

6 awards

Exit West

Hamid, Mohsin

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction BookPage Best Fiction #4 L.A. Times Book Prize Fiction Winner National Book Critics Circle Award Fiction Finalist Kirkus Prize Fiction Finalist Man Booker Prize Novel Nominee

5 awards

Sing, Unburied, Sing

Ward, Jesmyn

Standalone · Fantasy · Sep 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction BookPage Best Fiction #11 L.A. Times Book Prize Fiction Finalist National Book Critics Circle Award Fiction Finalist Kirkus Prize Fiction Finalist

4 awards

Little Fires Everywhere

Ng, Celeste

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2017 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction BookPage Best Fiction #1 Goodreads Choice Award Fiction Winner LibraryReads Year-End Favorite

4 awards

IQ

Ide, Joe

An IQ Novel #1 · Private Investigator · Oct 2016 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award First Novel Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award First Novel Nominee Macavity Award First Mystery Novel Winner Shamus Award First P.I. Novel Winner

4 awards

Glass Houses

Penny, Louise

Chief Inspector Gamache #13 · Police Procedural · Sep 2017 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers LibraryReads Year-End Favorite Agatha Award Contemporary Novel Winner

4 awards

Where It Hurts

Coleman, Reed Farrel

Gus Murphy #1 · Private Investigator · Jan 2016 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award Novel Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award Novel Nominee Shamus Award P.I. Novel Winner Thriller Award Novel Nominee

4 awards

Every Heart a Doorway

McGuire, Seanan

Wayward Children #1 · Fantasy · Apr 2016 · 4.0 stars

Alex Award Adult/For Young Adults Winner Hugo Award Novella Winner Locus Award Novella Winner World Fantasy Award Novella Nominee

3 awards

The Ninth Hour

McDermott, Alice

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction National Book Critics Circle Award Fiction Finalist Kirkus Prize Fiction Finalist

3 awards

An Extraordinary Union

Cole, Alyssa

Loyal League #1 · Historical Romance · Apr 2017 · 5.0 stars

RT Reviewers Choice Award Book of the Year Winner RT Reviewers Choice Award Historical Romance of the Year Winner RT Seal of Excellence

3 awards

Magpie Murders

Horowitz, Anthony

Susan Ryeland #1 · Amateur Sleuth · Jun 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers LibraryReads Year-End Favorite

3 awards

Dodgers

Beverly, Bill

Standalone · Suspense · Apr 2016 · 5.0 stars

Anthony Award First Novel Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award First Novel Nominee Macavity Award First Mystery Novel Nominee

3 awards

The Sport of Kings

Morgan, C.E.

Standalone · Literary · May 2016 · 4.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Fiction Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Fiction Shortlist Pulitzer Prize Fiction Finalist

3 awards

The Underground Railroad

Whitehead, Colson

Standalone · Historical · Sep 2016 · 5.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Fiction Locus Award Science Fiction Novel Nominee Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner

3 awards

Lincoln in the Bardo

Saunders, George

Standalone · Science Fiction · Feb 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction BookPage Best Fiction #2 Man Booker Prize Novel Winner

3 awards

Heart of Stone

Ziskin, James W.

An Ellie Stone Mystery #4 · Historical Mystery · Jun 2016 · 3.5 stars

Anthony Award Paperback Original/E-Book Original Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award Paperback Original Nominee Macavity Award Sue Feder Memorial Historical Mystery Winner

3 awards

A Taste of Honey

Wilson, Kai Ashante

Sorcerer of the Wildeeps #1.5 · Fantasy Romance · Oct 2016 · 4.5 stars

Hugo Award Novella Nominee Locus Award Novella Nominee World Fantasy Award Novella Nominee

3 awards

The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe

Johnson, Kij

Standalone · Dark Fantasy · Aug 2016 · 4.5 stars

Hugo Award Novella Nominee Locus Award Novella Nominee World Fantasy Award Novella Nominee

3 awards

You Will Know Me

Abbott, Megan

Standalone · Thriller · Aug 2016 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award Novel Nominee Macavity Award Mystery Novel Nominee Thriller Award Novel Nominee

3 awards

The Obelisk Gate

Jemisin, N.K.

Broken Earth #2 · Epic Fantasy · Aug 2016 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novel Winner Locus Award Fantasy Novel Nominee World Fantasy Award Novel Nominee

3 awards

The Drifter

Petrie, Nick

A Peter Ash Novel #1 · Thriller · Jan 2016 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award First Novel Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award First Novel Nominee Thriller Award First Novel Winner

3 awards

Before the Fall

Hawley, Noah

Standalone · Thriller · Jun 2015 · 4.0 stars

Edgar Allan Poe Award Novel Winner Macavity Award Mystery Novel Nominee Thriller Award Novel Winner

3 awards

Sleeping Beauties

King, Stephen

Standalone · Thriller · Oct 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Goodreads Choice Award Horror Winner Bram Stoker Award Novel Nominee

2 awards

Rain Dogs

McKinty, Adrian

A Detective Sean Duffy Novel #5 · Police Procedural · Mar 2016 · 5.0 stars

Anthony Award Paperback Original/E-Book Original Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award Paperback Original Winner

2 awards

A Fist of Permutations in Lightning and Wildflowers

Wong, Alyssa

Standalone · Fantasy · Mar 2016 · 4.0 stars

Hugo Award Short Story Nominee Locus Award Short Story Nominee

2 awards

Artemis

Weir, Andy

Standalone · Science Fiction · Nov 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Goodreads Choice Award Science Fiction Winner

2 awards

Must Love Kilts

Quarles, Angela

Standalone · Historical Romance · Jul 2016 · 5.0 stars

RWA PRISM Award Best of the Best Winner RWA PRISM Award Fantasy Winner

2 awards

The Golden Spider

Renwick, Anne

Elemental Web #1 · Steampunk · Aug 2016 · 5.0 stars

RWA PRISM Award Best First Book Winner RWA PRISM Award Steampunk Winner

2 awards

The Girl I Used to Be

Henry, April

Standalone · Mystery · May 2016 · 5.0 stars

Anthony Award Children/Young Adult Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award Young Adult Nominee

2 awards

Freedom Over Me

Bryan, Ashley

Standalone · Historical · Sep 2016 · 4.5 stars

Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Picture Book Winner Newbery Medal Children's Honor Book

2 awards

Thieving Weasels

Taylor, Billy

Standalone · Mystery · Aug 2016 · 4.5 stars

Edgar Allan Poe Award Young Adult Nominee Thriller Award Young Adult Nominee

2 awards

Her Body and Other Parties: Stories

Machado, Carmen Maria

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2017 · 4.0 stars

L.A. Times Book Prize First Fiction Finalist Kirkus Prize Fiction Finalist

2 awards

That Game We Played During the War

Vaughn, Carrie

Standalone · Science Fiction · Mar 2016 · 4.0 stars

Hugo Award Short Story Nominee Locus Award Short Story Nominee

2 awards

Long Way Gone

Martin, Charles

Standalone · Christian · Oct 2016 · 5.0 stars

Christy Award Book of the Year Winner Christy Award General Fiction Winner

2 awards

All the Birds in the Sky

Anders, Charlie Jane

Standalone · Science Fiction · Feb 2016 · 4.0 stars

Hugo Award Novel Nominee Locus Award Fantasy Novel Winner

2 awards

Once and For All

Etchison, Cheryl

An American Valor Novel #1 · Contemporary Romance · May 2016 · 5.0 stars

Rita Award Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length Finalist Rita Award First Book Winner

2 awards

This Census-Taker

Mieville, China

Standalone · Fantasy · Jan 2016 · 3.5 stars

Hugo Award Novella Nominee Locus Award Novella Nominee

2 awards

Death's End

Liu, Cixin

Remembrance of Earth's Past #3 · Science Fiction · Sep 2016 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novel Nominee Locus Award Science Fiction Novel Winner

2 awards

Origin

Brown, Dan

Robert Langdon #5 · Thriller · Oct 2017 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers

2 awards

Summer of Supernovas

Woods, Darcy

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · May 2016 · 4.0 stars

Rita Award First Book Finalist Rita Award Young Adult Romance Finalist

2 awards

Since We Fell

Lehane, Dennis

Standalone · Psychological Suspense · May 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers BookPage Best Fiction #14

2 awards

The Starlit Wood

Parisien, Dominik

Standalone · Fantasy · Oct 2016 · 3.0 stars

Locus Award Anthology Nominee World Fantasy Award Anthology Nominee

2 awards

The Idiot

Batuman, Elif

Standalone · Literary · Mar 2017 · 4.0 stars

BookPage Best Fiction #3 L.A. Times Book Prize First Fiction Finalist

2 awards

Children of Lovecraft

Datlow, Ellen

Standalone · Horror · Sep 2016 · 4.0 stars

Locus Award Anthology Nominee World Fantasy Award Anthology Nominee

2 awards

Under the Harrow

Berry, Flynn

Standalone · Thriller · Jun 2016 · 4.0 stars

Edgar Allan Poe Award First Novel Winner Macavity Award First Mystery Novel Nominee

2 awards

The Jewel and Her Lapidary

Wilde, Fran

Gem Universe #1 · Epic Fantasy · May 2016 · 4.0 stars

Hugo Award Novelette Nominee Locus Award Novelette Nominee

2 awards

Behold the Dreamers

Mbue, Imbolo

Standalone · Literary · Aug 2016 · 4.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Fiction PEN/Faulkner Award Fiction Winner

2 awards

Jasper Spring

Hughes, James T.

Standalone · General Fiction · Nov 2016 · 5.0 stars

Spur Award Contemporary Novel Finalist Spur Award First Novel Winner

2 awards

A Natural History of Hell: Stories

Ford, Jeffrey

Standalone · Fantasy · Jul 2016 · 4.0 stars

Locus Award Collection Nominee World Fantasy Award Collection Nominee

2 awards

Manhattan Beach

Egan, Jennifer

Standalone · Historical · Oct 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction BookPage Best Fiction #7

2 awards

Sharp Ends

Abercrombie, Joe

First Law #3.5 · Action Adventure · May 2016 · 5.0 stars

Locus Award Collection Nominee World Fantasy Award Collection Nominee

2 awards

Strange Weather

Hill, Joe

Standalone · Thriller · Oct 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Bram Stoker Award Fiction Collection Winner

2 awards

The Rooster Bar

Grisham, John

Standalone · Thriller · Oct 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers

2 awards

A Legacy of Spies

Le Carre, John

Standalone · Thriller · Sep 2017 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers

2 awards

My Sister Rosa

Larbalestier, Justine

Standalone · Thriller · Nov 2016 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award Children/Young Adult Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award Young Adult Nominee

2 awards

Close to You

Isaac, Kara

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · May 2016 · 5.0 stars

Rita Award First Book Finalist Rita Award Inspirational Romance Finalist

2 awards

Like a River from Its Course

Stuart, Kelli

Standalone · Christian · Jul 2016 · 5.0 stars

Christy Award First Novel Finalist Christy Award Historical Finalist

2 awards

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

Barnhill, Kelly

Standalone · Action Adventure · Aug 2016 · 5.0 stars

Locus Award Young Adult Novel Nominee Newbery Medal Children's Winner

2 awards

The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

Liu, Ken

Standalone · Science Fiction · Mar 2016 · 5.0 stars

Locus Award Collection Winner World Fantasy Award Collection Nominee

2 awards

Wilde Lake

Lippman, Laura

Standalone · Thriller · May 2016 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award Novel Nominee Macavity Award Mystery Novel Nominee

2 awards

Wolf Hollow

Wolk, Lauren

Standalone · Historical · May 2016 · 5.0 stars

Carnegie Medal Children's Nominee Newbery Medal Children's Honor Book

2 awards

In Sunlight or in Shadow

Block, Lawrence

Standalone · General Fiction · Dec 2016 · 4.5 stars

Anthony Award Short Stories/Collection Nominee Macavity Award Mystery Short Story Nominee

2 awards

Before We Were Yours

Wingate, Lisa

Standalone · Historical · Jun 2017 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Goodreads Choice Award Historical Fiction Winner

2 awards

A Great Reckoning

Penny, Louise

Chief Inspector Gamache #12 · Police Procedural · Sep 2016 · 5.0 stars

Anthony Award Novel Nominee Macavity Award Mystery Novel Winner

2 awards

Jane Steele

Faye, Lyndsay

Standalone · Historical · Mar 2016 · 4.5 stars

Edgar Allan Poe Award Novel Nominee Macavity Award Sue Feder Memorial Historical Mystery Nominee

2 awards

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

Lee, Mackenzi

The Montagues #1 · Paranormal Romance · Jul 2017 · 4.0 stars

RT Reviewers Choice Award Young Adult Protagonist Winner RT Seal of Excellence

2 awards

Lovecraft Country

Ruff, Matt

Standalone · Historical · Feb 2016 · 5.0 stars

Locus Award Horror/Dark Fantasy Novel Nominee World Fantasy Award Novel Nominee

2 awards

The Late Show

Connelly, Michael

Detective Renee Ballard #1 · Police Procedural · Jul 2017 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction L.A. Times Book Prize Mystery/Thriller Finalist

2 awards

The City Born Great

Jemisin, N.K.

Standalone · Dark Fantasy · Sep 2016 · 4.5 stars

Hugo Award Short Story Nominee Locus Award Short Story Nominee

2 awards

The Stone Sky

Jemisin, N.K.

Broken Earth #3 · Action Adventure · Aug 2017 · 5.0 stars

RT Reviewers Choice Award Epic Fantasy Novel Winner Nebula Award Novel Winner

2 awards

The Power

Alderman, Naomi

Standalone · Dystopian · Oct 2017 · 4.0 stars

Foyles Book of the Year Fiction Winner Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Fiction Winner

2 awards

The Distance from A to Z

Blitt, Natalie

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · Jan 2016 · 5.0 stars

Rita Award First Book Finalist Rita Award Young Adult Romance Finalist

2 awards

The Art of Space Travel

Allan, Nina

Standalone · Science Fiction · Jul 2016 · 4.0 stars

Hugo Award Novelette Nominee Locus Award Novelette Nominee

2 awards

Shot in Detroit

Abbott, Patricia

Standalone · Thriller · Jun 2016 · 5.0 stars

Anthony Award Paperback Original/E-Book Original Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award Paperback Original Nominee

2 awards

News of the World

Jiles, Paulette

Standalone · Historical · Oct 2016 · 5.0 stars

LibraryReads Year-End Favorite Spur Award Traditional Novel Finalist

2 awards

We're All Wonders

Palacio, R.J.

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2017 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Reader's Books Goodreads Choice Award Picture Books Winner

2 awards

Design for Dying

Patrick, Renee

Lillian Frost & Edith Head #1 · Historical Mystery · Apr 2016 · 4.5 stars

Anthony Award First Novel Nominee Macavity Award First Mystery Novel Nominee

2 awards

The Ship of the Dead

Riordan, Rick

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #3 · Action Adventure · Oct 2017 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Reader's Books Goodreads Choice Award Middle Grade & Children's Winner

2 awards

A Court of Wings and Ruin

Maas, Sarah J.

A Court of Thorns and Roses #3 · Epic Fantasy · May 2017 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Adult Books Goodreads Choice Award Young Adult Fantasy Winner

2 awards

Love Song

Bennett, Sophia

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · Apr 2016 · 5.0 stars

RoNA Romantic Novel of the Year Winner RoNA Young Adult Winner

2 awards

Caraval

Garber, Stephanie

Caraval #1 · Paranormal Romance · Feb 2017 · 4.5 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Adult Books RT Reviewers Choice Award Young Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Novel Winner

2 awards

The Duchess Deal

Dare, Tessa

Girl Meets Duke #1 · Historical Romance · Aug 2017 · 4.0 stars

RT Reviewers Choice Award Historical Love & Laughter Winner RT Seal of Excellence

2 awards

The Duchess Deal

Dare, Tessa

Fairytale Retellings: Beauty and the Beast · Historical Romance · Aug 2017 · 4.0 stars

RT Reviewers Choice Award Historical Love & Laughter Winner RT Seal of Excellence

2 awards

Homegoing

Gyasi, Yaa

Standalone · Historical · Jun 2016 · 5.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Fiction PEN Literary Award Hemingway Award: Debut Fiction Winner

2 awards

Ninefox Gambit

Lee, Yoon Ha

Machineries of Empire #1 · Space Opera · Jun 2016 · 4.0 stars

Hugo Award Novel Nominee Locus Award First Novel Winner

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