However, he has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including:
* Edgar Award: He was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Novel for "Along Came a Spider" in 1993.
* Anthony Award: He won the Anthony Award for Best Novel for "Kiss the Girls" in 1996.
* International Thriller Writers Award: He has won the International Thriller Writers Award multiple times, including for "Along Came a Spider," "Kiss the Girls," and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."
* New York Times Bestseller List: He has held the #1 spot on the New York Times Bestseller List for over 100 weeks, more than any other author in history.
* Guinness World Record: He holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times Bestsellers.
While James Patterson may not have won the most prestigious literary awards, his immense popularity and commercial success have solidified his place as one of the most successful authors of all time.