Thomas Pynchon: Books and Literary Awards
3 recorded books, 1 winning results and 2 shortlist or finalist results, spanning 1964–2013. This is an award-based reading guide, not a complete bibliography.
Awards and nominations by year
| Year | Book / recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Thomas Pynchon | National Book Award for Fiction | finalistSource |
| 1974 | Thomas Pynchon | National Book Award for Fiction | winnerSource |
| 1964 | Thomas Pynchon | National Book Award for Fiction | finalistSource |
Authors recognised by the same prizes
Explore other writers in these prize histories; a shared award does not necessarily mean a similar writing style.
- John Updike — National Book Award for Fiction
- Vladimir Nabokov — National Book Award for Fiction
- Joyce Carol Oates — National Book Award for Fiction
- Philip Roth — National Book Award for Fiction
- Saul Bellow — National Book Award for Fiction