National Book Award Fiction Finalist

Curious about National Book Award finalists? Last week and this week, our team took a deep dive into the shortlist of young adult literature and fiction. Today, Mariquita and Myri discuss the five shortlisted books in the fiction category. The National Book Award winners will be announced tomorrow!

Mentioned in this episode:

“Four Legs” by Miranda July

martyr! Author: Qavi Akbar

My friend Hisham Matar

Ghost Roots, by ‘Pemi Aguda

Almost all men in Lagos are crazy Damilal Kuku

James played by Percival Everett

“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain

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