Celebrate this year's winning books with the full list of winners, more resources about the winners, and this list of other excellent NYC books of the year.

The New York Society Library's New York City Book Awards, established in 1996, honor books of literary quality or historical importance that, in the opinion of the selection committee, evoke the spirit or enhance appreciation of New York City. This annual celebration honors the winning authors and their publishers.

Photo by Karen Smul.

The 2019-2020 New York City Book Awards are generously underwritten by Ellen M. Iseman.