Biblio File
A Morning with the 2018 National Book Awards Finalists
On the morning of November 14, The New York Public Library invited the National Book Awards finalists in a visit before the winners were announced that night.
Together with local book lovers, the authors—who wrote some of the most celebrated books of the year—took in the stillness of the Rose Main Reading Room in the hours before it opened.
They took some selfies, too, and answered some of our questions about books they love, which NYPL lion they identify with most, and more. Here are their answers:
Make sure to check out the winners’ and finalists books, complete with links to the library catalog.
Want to see social media posts from the event? Look at the #NBAwardsNYPL hashtag to see what the writers and book lovers shared about their day.
Photos
Below you'll find a selection of photos featuring the finalists enjoying the Rose Main Reading Room with some book lovers.
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