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Last night at a ceremony at the new school in new york city, the national book critics circle announced the winners of its 2019 literary awards. The national book awardwinning novelist was perhaps best known for jesus son, a book of interwoven stories focused on the lives of addicts. Washington the national academies today announced the recipients of their 2009 communication awards. Nprs lynn neary was there for the festivities and has this report. Florida, heartland among national book awards finalists. Also taking home awards were robin coste lewis, for her debut poetry collection, and neal shusterman. The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly.
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