General Literary Awards:
* Pulitzer Prize for Fiction: One of the most prestigious awards in American literature, recognizing exceptional works of fiction.
* National Book Award for Fiction: Another highly acclaimed award, recognizing outstanding fiction published in the previous year.
* Man Booker Prize: A prestigious award for the best original novel written in English and published in the UK and Ireland.
* PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction: Recognizes excellence in contemporary American fiction.
* National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction: Awarded by the National Book Critics Circle, recognizing the best fiction of the year.
* Hugo Award: For best science fiction or fantasy novel.
* Nebula Award: For best science fiction or fantasy novel, voted on by members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
* World Fantasy Award: For best fantasy novel.
* Arthur C. Clarke Award: For best science fiction novel published in the UK.
Genre-Specific Awards:
* Edgar Award: For mystery and crime fiction.
* Agatha Award: For mystery fiction.
* Anthony Award: For mystery and crime fiction.
* RITA Award: For romance fiction.
* Bram Stoker Award: For horror fiction.
* Philip K. Dick Award: For science fiction that explores philosophical ideas.
* Alex Award: For adult books that appeal to young adults.
Children's and Young Adult Literature Awards:
* Newbery Medal: For the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
* Caldecott Medal: For the most distinguished American picture book for children.
* National Book Award for Young People's Literature: Recognizes outstanding literature for young people.
* Coretta Scott King Award: Honors outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults.
* Schneider Family Book Award: Recognizes books that embody an appreciation for cultural diversity.
Other Notable Awards:
* Goodreads Choice Awards: Determined by votes from Goodreads users.
* Booker Prize International: For a literary work translated into English and published in the UK.
* Nobel Prize in Literature: The most prestigious literary award in the world, recognizing outstanding literary achievement.
Regional and Local Awards:
Many regions and cities have their own literary awards recognizing local talent.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you an idea of the many different awards that books can win.