Since 1917, The Pulitzer Prize has honored some of the best writing in America. Established at Columbia University by Joseph Pulitzer, the winners are presented annually each spring. The award spans across 23 categories, including journalism, books, drama, and music.
Books are further broken down into categories — Fiction, General Nonfiction, History, Biography, Poetry, and Memoir or Autobiography — with one, or sometimes two, winners in each category. This year's winners include a reimagining of a classic novel, an examination of what freedom has historically meant in America, a biography of a man who incited a worldwide conversation around racial equity, and a coming of age memoir, among others. If you're searching for a groundbreaking new read, here are the 2023 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists for books.
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