On Thursday, the jury for the TS Eliot Prize announced the shortlist for the prestigious English award for poetry. Lavinia Greenlaw, chair of judges, said the jury had been “unsettled, captivated and compelled” by the books they chose. Below are the announced titles that are available in the United States. Here is the complete shortlist.

University Press Week runs from November 9-15, and the theme chosen by the Association of University Presses this year is “Raise UP”. This theme was chosen to emphasize the role that academic publishers play in elevating authors, subjects, and whole disciplines that bring new perspectives, ideas, and voices to readers around the globe. In keeping with the ideals of UP Week, Book Culture asked some staffers from around the University Press community to tell us about their work, and what they’re reading.

The Finalists for the National Book Award for Nonfiction

As promised, on October 6th the National Book Foundation annouced the finalists for the National Book Award! Here are the Finalists for the National Book Award for Nonfiction:

The ten Finalists for the National Book Award for Poetry

As promised, on October 6th the National Book Foundation annouced the finalists for the National Book Award! Here are the Finalists for the National Book Award for Poetry: