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Awarded annually to an author from any country who has, in the field of literature, produced the most outstanding work in an ideal direction.

Recognizes the most enjoyable books by writers based in the UK and Ireland.

Awarded to a full-length novel written in English or translated into English. Nominations are submitted by library systems from across the world.

Awarded annually for the best original novel written in the English language and published in the UK.

Honors the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television, film, and theater published or produced in the previous year.

Given annually to the American author of the year's best work of fiction.

Celebrates quality, innovation and longevity of writing in the English language, and is open to books published in the previous year in the UK, Ireland or the Commonwealth.

Given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy novel of the previous year.

Biennial literature award sponsored by the University of Oklahoma and its international literary publication, World Literature Today.

Awarded to the best science fiction novel first published in the United Kingdom during the previous year.

Was given annually to a female author of any nationality for the best original full-length novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom.

Annual award for full-length fiction written by a woman. Any woman writing in English – irrespective of nationality, country of residence, age or subject matter – is eligible.

Annual award for Australian women's writing, for both fiction and nonfiction.

Awarded for distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life.

Awarded by the French Académie Goncourt to the author of "the best and most imaginative prose work of the year".

Honors the best fiction book written by an American citizen; awarded annually.

Award for a book by an author from a Commonwealth country, presented annually in two categories: Best Book and Best First Book.

Celebrates excellence, originality and accessibility in women's writing from throughout the world.

Presented annually to the best literature in the fields of fiction, biography, autobiography, poetry, and criticism.