National Book Awards: Marlon James, Louise Erdrich and Karl Ove Knausgaard make long lists
Marlon James, Louise Erdrich, and Karl Ove Knausgaard are among the nominees on the National Book Awards long lists. James’ novel "The Disappearers" explores the persecution of gay men in 1980s Jamaica. The National Book Foundation judges announced the selections this week.
NEW YORK (AP) — Marlon James’ “The Disappearers,” his deeply personal novel about the persecution and perseverance of gay men in Jamaica in the 1980s, is among the nominees on the long lists for the National Book Awards. Other works cited this week by National Book Foundation judges include a story collection by Louise Erdrich,...
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