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What constitutes a debut book?

The book submitted must be the author’s first novel for adult readers in any form. A novel previously published either as an e-book or as a self-published print book will disqualify the entry.

Can a book of connected stories be eligible?

In some cases, stories in a collection may be so connected through character, theme, or otherwise that the book may be considered a “novel in stories” and qualify for entry. This judgment, which is necessarily subjective, will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Are genre novels eligible?

With the exception of Young Adult novels, which are not eligible, all genre classifications are acceptable. The winner will be judged solely on literary merit.

Are novellas eligible?

Yes.

What constitutes “predominantly set in the American South?

Again, the answer to this question is somewhat subjective, and will be made on a case-by-case basis. For example, a novel in which the protagonist lives outside the South but is profoundly influenced by events which took place in the South and which make up much of the action or occupy much of the character’s thoughts could be considered “set in the South.”

What is the selection process?

Eligible submissions are read by at least two of our dedicated first readers, who give the books a preliminary rating. The Longlist and Shortlist are chosen by the board of directors, who then forward the Shortlist to the judge to make the final selection of the winner.

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10th Annual Book Prize Winner

Shadows of Pecan Hollow
by Caroline Frost
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9th Annual Book Prize Winner

Things We Lost to the Water
by Eric Nguyen
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10th Annual Book Prize Judge

Ben Fountain was born in Chapel Hill and grew up in eastern North Carolina. His most recent book is Beautiful Country Burn Again, a narrative, with history, of the 2016 presidential election. He is also the author of the novel Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, which was adapted for film by three-time Oscar winner Ang Lee, and the short story collection Brief Encounters with Che Guevara.
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The 2021 Book Prize Winner

As a River
by Sion Dayson
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The 2022 Book Prize Judge

Ron Rash is the author of the PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestselling novel Serena, in addition to the critically acclaimed novels The Risen, Above the Waterfall, The Cove, One Foot in Eden, Saints at the River, and The World Made Straight...
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The 2020 Book Prize Winner

Atlas of Reds and Blues

by Devi S. Laskar
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