National Book Critics Circle Awards Finalists Announced: Han Kang, Arundhati Roy, Angela Flournoy Nominated

Novels by Nobel laureate Han Kang and Angela Flournoy, along with a memoir by Arundhati Roy, are finalists for the National Book Critics Circle awards January 20, 2026 at 8:29 p.m. EST12 minutes ago NEW YORK — Novels by Nobel laureate Han Kang and Angela Flournoy and a memoir by Arundhati Roy are among the finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards. The critics association announced nominees in eight competitive categories and three honorary winners, including the celebrated author-journalist Frances Fitzgerald, who will receive a lifetime achievement award.