Must Read Modern Classics
Newsletter Subscribe
Enter your email address below and subscribe to our newsletter
Awwwards
From Nobel Prize for Literature to Miguel de Cervantes Prize, we are looking at books that are recognized with prestigious literary awards, celebrating excellence in writing, storytelling, and intellectual achievement.
George Saunders Wins 2025 National Book Award
George Saunders, the master of satirical yet heartfelt storytelling, has won the 2025 National Book Award for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters. From his unconventional journey—geophysical engineering to literary icon—to his genre-defying works like Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December, Saunders redefines modern fiction. With his upcoming novel Vigil set for 2026, his influence continues to grow.
Siang Lu’s Ghost Cities Wins Australia’s 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award
The 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award celebrates Siang Lu’s Ghost Cities, a daring, satirical novel on diaspora and identity. Discover the six shortlisted books, including works by Brian Castro, Michelle de Kretser, and Winnie Dunn, and dive into the award’s rich history, past winners like Patrick White and Tim Winton, and bios of this year’s authors. Explore the best of Australian literature brought to you by Better Booklist!
Jon Fosse wins the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature
Norwegian long hair man, author and playwright Jon Fosse has wins 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his innovative and deeply poetic body of work. Let's chat aout his win and his major works.
2023 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Finalists Announced
Read about the 2023 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction finalists! From Jonathan Escoffery’s vibrant "If I Survive You" to Yiyun Li’s poignant "The Book of Goose," these novels and story collections explore themes of identity, survival, and transformation. Dive into the rich narratives of these standout works by American authors, celebrated for their literary excellence.
Annie Ernaux wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature
Let's talk abot the literary legacy of Annie Ernaux, the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature winner for her courageous and introspective autofiction. Her profound works like "La Place," "The Years," and "Simple Passion," blend raw emotion, social critique, and personal memory to examine themes of class, gender, and identity in contemporary French literature.
