The 2025 National Book Awards Longlist (but no fiction yet?)

TLDR

The New Yorker reveals the 2025 National Book Awards longlist, featuring memoirs, reportage, and poetry from diverse authors. Notable works include Yiyun Li's memoir and Omar el Akkad's polemic. Poetry nominees include Richard Siken and Patricia Smith.

Excited to see the National Book Awards longlist posted yesterday! But the fiction list must be coming later... 👀