Kiran Desai: Books and Literary Awards
2 recorded books, 2 winning results and 2 shortlist or finalist results, spanning 2006–2025. This is an award-based reading guide, not a complete bibliography.
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Awards and nominations by year
| Year | Book / recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kiran Desai | The Booker Prize | shortlistedSource |
| 2007 | Kiran Desai | Women's Prize for Fiction | shortlistedSource |
| 2006 | Kiran Desai | The Booker Prize | winnerSource |
| 2006 | Kiran Desai | National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction | winnerSource |
Authors recognised by the same prizes
Explore other writers in these prize histories; a shared award does not necessarily mean a similar writing style.
- Margaret Atwood — The Booker Prize, Women's Prize for Fiction
- Zadie Smith — National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, Women's Prize for Fiction, The Booker Prize
- Ali Smith — The Booker Prize, Women's Prize for Fiction
- Anne Tyler — The Booker Prize, Women's Prize for Fiction, National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction
- Hilary Mantel — Women's Prize for Fiction, The Booker Prize, National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction