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- 1Marlon James and Louise Erdrich on National Book Awards long lists▼National Book Awards: Marlon James, Louise Erdrich and Karl Ove Knausgaard make long lists
The National Book Awards have announced their long lists, with Marlon James, Louise Erdrich and Karl Ove Knausgaard among the nominated authors. The inclusion of several internationally recognized names has drawn attention to this year's field, as the awards whittle contenders down toward the finalists and eventual winners in each category.
- 2Min Jin Lee announces new novel 'American Hagwon'▼National Book Award-finalist Min Jin Lee talks about her new novel, 'American Hagwon'
Min Jin Lee, the National Book Award finalist and author of 'Pachinko', has a new novel titled 'American Hagwon'. In an interview with NPR, she discussed the forthcoming book, which takes its name from the Korean term for private cram schools and suggests a story about education and ambition. Fans of her acclaimed fiction are following news of her first novel since 'Pachinko'.