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Grapes of Wrath

Grapes of Wrath audio 


The audio version is read by Dylan Baker.
There are 5 copies available for checkout.

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Nobel Prize for Literature -  The Nobel Prize in Literature has recognized the whole spectrum of literary works including poetry, novels, short stories, plays, essays and speeches. Since 1901, the Prize has distinguished the works of authors from different languages and cultural backgrounds. It has been awarded to unknown masters as well as authors acclaimed worldwide. It is granted for an author’s entire body of work not for just a single book.  Official Award Site  |  Wikipedia

 

Pulitzer Prize for Fiction - awarded "for distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life.”  2018 Award Winner  |  Official Award Site for Fiction (1948-present)   for the Novel (1918-1947)  |  Wikipedia

 

The National Book Award - an American literary prize administered by the National Book Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is "to celebrate the best literature in America, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in American culture."  2017 Award Winners  |  Official Award Site  |  Wikipedia

 

The National Book Critics Circle Award - an annual award honoring outstanding writing  Official Award Site |  Wikipedia

 

The PEN/Faulkner Award - an annual national prize for the best work of fiction by an American author  2018 Award Winner |  Official Award Site  |  Wikipedia

 

The Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award for Debut Fiction – an annual award for the first published book length work of fiction by an American citizen or resident.    2018 Award Winners  / Official Award Site /  Wikipedia

 

Hugo Award –  awarded annually by the World Science Fiction Society for excellence in science fiction and fantasy; previously known as the Science Fiction Achievement Award   Official Award Site  |  Wikipedia

 

Nebula Awards – from the Science Fiction Writers of America, acknowledging excellence in science fiction writing  Official Award Site  |  Wikipedia

 

Edgar Awards – from the Mystery Writers of America, awarded to authors of distinguished work in various categories of the mystery genre.  Official Award Site  |  Wikipedia