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Founded in 1974, the national book critics circle awards are given annually to honor outstanding writing and to foster a national conversation about reading, criticism and literature. The national book foundation accepts nominations from publishers until june 15, requires mailing nominated books to the panelists by august 1, and announces five finalists in october. General nonfictionnational book critics circle award. Nominees included zadie smith, tara westover, terrance hayes, new yorks own.
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