Pulitzer Prize for Fiction Winners, 2005–2026
Explore the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winners from 2005 to 2026, including each winning work, its author and detailed book information. Browse the winners chronologically or discover which award-winning book may suit your reading preferences.
- Country
- United States
- Founded
- 1918
- Frequency
- Annual
- Prize
- $15,000
- Official website
- Visit site
Latest Pulitzer Prize for Fiction Winner
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction Winners by Year
21 winners from 2005 to 2026, newest first.
Award Insights
Authors who won more than once
- Colson Whitehead — 2 wins (2020, 2017)
About the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction honors distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably a work concerned with American life.
Why it began: The category began in 1917 as the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel and took its present name in 1948 as the awards broadened their understanding of fiction.
The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction is an annual United States award, with a prize of $15,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
The most recent Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner in our records is “Angel Down” by Daniel Kraus, awarded in 2026.
What is the list of Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winners?
This page lists the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winners from 2005 to 2026, newest first, with each winning book and its author. Jump to the full list under “Pulitzer Prize for Fiction Winners by Year”.
When was the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction founded?
The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction was founded in 1918.
How often is the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction awarded?
The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction is awarded on an annual basis.