The Nobel Prize in Literature Official Nobel Foundation site, for literature. Awarded for an outstanding body of work 'in an ideal direction'. Presents Laureates and Symposia, articles and educational links, the Swedish Academy and selection process. Links to other Nobel Prizes. http://www.nobel.se/literature/

The Pulitzer Prizes Annual awards by Columbia University. Prizes in Letters are for books published in the US - fiction, biography, general non-fiction, history and poetry. Searchable database, history of the prize, guidelines and entry forms, and related links. http://www.pulitzer.org/

The Nobel Channel Collaborative effort by Swedish Television and IMG/TWI. Variety of multimedia productions and archives on Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize and Laureates. Includes an Interactive Learning Studio, Laureate lectures, events calendar and related web links. http://www.nobelchannel.com/

Lannan Literary Awards and Fellowships Awarded for significant contributions to English-language literature. Lists of past recipients. Information on the Lannon Foundation and its cultural programs, activities and resources. http://www.lannan.org/literary/awards.htm

International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award International literary award for new works of high literary merit in the English language. Managed by representatives of Dublin City, its Public Library System and IMPAC. Information on the award and its sponsors. http://www.impacdublinaward.ie/

Literature Awards Searchable database. Browse by award or genre. Newsletter, awards calendar. http://www.literature-awards.com/

The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza Showcases various lists of bestsellers and recommended books, and links to information on a variety of book awards. http://www.bhny.com

BookBrowse.com Provides hardcover and paperback bestseller lists from the USA, Canada and UK. Offers excerpts, reviews, interviews, reading guides, and author biographies. http://www.bookbrowse.com/index.cfm?page=browse&browseBy=Bestseller

The Literary Prize Winners Articles and discussions on literary prizes, prize winners, and their works, and links to various related sites. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/15776

The Academy of American Poets Awards, prizes and grants for poetry. Information and links for other major poetry awards. Also presents poems and poets, events and exhibits, discussion forums, and various related links. http://www.poets.org/awards/

The Edgar Allan Poe Awards Awarded by the Mystery Writers of America, for distinguished work in the mystery genre - novels, television, and motion pictures. Links to winner and nominee lists, and to other MWA awards. http://www.mysterywriters.org/awards.html

Lambda Literary Awards Annual awards from the Lambda Literary Foundation, for excellence in gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual publishing. Information on finalists, previous winners and sponsors; calendar and related links. Links to the foundation, its publications and activities. http://www.lambdalit.org/lammy.html

NYFA Source - Literature The New York Foundation for the Arts' searchable database of awards, services and publications, for literature. Various types of awards, international and by US state. Links to information on NYFA awards and activities. http://www.nyfa.org/nyfa_source_category.asp?id=137&fid=1&sid=47&category_id=L

Nobel Prize Internet Archive List of Nobel Prize Laureates in literature, with associated links. Links to other Nobel Prize lists. http://almaz.com/nobel/literature/literature.html

New York Times: Best-Seller Lists Current bestseller lists, and searchable archives. Covers fiction and non-fiction, hardcovers and paperbacks, childrens books, and links to business bestsellers. Detailed lists require NYTimes membership - free registration. http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/bestseller/

Prize Stories 2000: The O. Henry Awards Article from Bold Type Magazine, on the annual prize for the best short stories published in American and Canadian magazines, by American or Canadian authors. Winners lists, winning stories, history, articles on previous years' awards, various related links. http://www.randomhouse.com/boldtype/ohenry/0900/

Independent Publisher Book Awards Annual awards for the best titles, in various categories, by independent authors and publishers, including university, small press and self-publishers. Links to guidelines and entry forms, and to IP Online resources. http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipaward.lasso

PEN/Faulkner Awards Annual prizes presented by the PEN/Faulkner Foundation, for the best published works of fiction by American authors. Winners, submission guidelines, and calendar of events. http://www.folger.edu/public/pfaulk/

Poetry Society of America Awards Presented annually for original poetry - includes awards for first books and small press, the Frost Medal for lifetime achievement, and the Shelley Memorial Award. Winners, guidelines, PSA activities, and various literary links. http://www.poetrysociety.org/psa-awards.html

The Kingsley Tufts Poetry Awards Designed to support the working poet. For original poetry in English by a U.S. resident. There is a special award for a first book. Winners and entry requirements. http://www.cgu.edu/tufts/