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List of winners and shortlisted authors of the booker prize. The awards were founded in 1950 by the american book publishers council, american booksellers association, and book manufacturers institute. The national book award for fiction is one of five annual national book awards, which recognize outstanding literary work by united states citizens. Dick award, and have been new york times best sellers. The building is called the pacmed building and its listed on the national. The following is a list of winners and shortlisted authors of the booker prize for fiction. A crown of feathers and other stories isaac bashevis singer.
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