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The New York City Book Awards Ceremony 2015-2016 - Fully Registered

Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 6:00 PM | For Members and Their Guests | Members' Room | Free of charge; advance registration required

The New York Society Library’s New York City Book Awards, established in 1996, honor books of literary quality or historical importance that, in the opinion of the selection committee, evoke the spirit or enhance appreciation of New York City. 2016 is the twentieth anniversary season of the awards.

The jury for 2015-2016 is chaired by Lucienne Bloch and includes James Atlas, Barbara Cohen, Andrew Scott Dolkart, Ellen Feldman, Ella Foshay, Bobbie Leigh, Jean Parker Phifer, Peter Salwen, Barnet Schecter, Warren Wechsler, and Meg Wolitzer.

Click here for a list of this year's winning books.


The 2015-2016 New York City Book Awards are generously underwritten by Ellen M. Iseman.

Advance registration is required. Click here for registration instructions.