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Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

Awarded annually for distinguished fiction in book form by an American author, preferably dealing with American life.

Award Criteria

Awards American fiction dealing preferably with American themes. The prize is not confined to novels.

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2025 Winner

WINNER

Percival Everett

James

Finalists (3)

1

Rita Bullwinkel Headshot

2

Stacey Levine Mice 1961

3

Gayl Jones The Unicorn Woman

2024 Winner

WINNER

Jayne Anne Phillips

Night Watch

Finalists (1)

1

Torrey Peters Detransition, Baby

2023 Winner

WINNER

Barbara Kingsolver

Demon Copperhead

Finalists (2)

1

Hernan Diaz Trust

2

Carmen Maria Machado Her Body and Other Parties

2022 Winner

WINNER

Joshua Cohen

The Netanyahus

2021 Winner

WINNER

The Night Watchman

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