National Book Award Longlist 2026 from Penguin Random House

We're thrilled to celebrate these Penguin Random House National Book Award Longlist nominees in all categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature. The Finalists in all five categories will be revealed on Tuesday, October 6 with The New York Times; Winners will be announced live at the 77th National Book Awards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Click here to view all nominees and learn more.