AdvertisementHere Are The Finalists For The 2019 National Book AwardsOctober 08, 2019Colin DwyerfacebookEmailTwenty-five books remain in consideration for the five National Book Awards that will be doled out Nov. 20 in New York City. Among the names to be found on the 2019 shortlists: Marlon James, Susan Choi, Jason Reynolds, Carolyn Forche and Laila Lalami, among others. (Getty Images)