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National Book Awards 2026: how to watch free on Nov. 18, plus all 25 finalists
The 77th National Book Awards stream free on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. Eastern. Here are the 25 finalists in five categories, the lifetime honors for Salman Rushdie and Perri Klass, and the finalist reading the night before.
November 6, 2026 · 4 min read