What are some award winning books in fiction in 2016?

One of the award - winning 2021 fiction books is 'The Night Watchman' by Louise Erdrich. It tells a powerful story about Native American experiences and their fight for rights. Another is 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell, which beautifully reimagines the story of Shakespeare's family.

One of the award - winning books in 2017 fiction is 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It's a powerful novel that reimagines the Underground Railroad as a literal railroad beneath the South. It won the Pulitzer Prize among other awards.

One popular award - winning kindergarten fiction book is 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle. It has simple yet engaging text and colorful illustrations that are appealing to young children. Another is 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?' by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle. The repetitive text helps kids learn about different animals and colors. And 'Goodnight Moon' by Margaret Wise Brown is also great. It has a soothing rhythm that makes it perfect for bedtime reading.

Many of these books also have strong themes. In 'Demon Copperhead', the theme of resilience in the face of poverty and hardship is very prominent. It shows how the main character overcomes numerous obstacles through his own strength and the support of some unlikely friends. The writing in these books is often top - notch. In 'The Covenant of Water', the author's use of vivid descriptions transports the reader to the setting in India, making it feel like you are right there with the characters, experiencing their joys and sorrows.

One of the well - known award - winning science fiction books is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has won numerous awards and is renowned for its complex world - building, including the ecology of the desert planet Arrakis.

One of the best is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It won the Pulitzer Prize. This book is a classic that explores themes of racism and justice through the eyes of a young girl in the American South.

One of the well - known award - winning historical fiction books is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It tells a story about a girl in Nazi Germany and her relationship with books and the people around her during that dark time.

One of the well - known award - winning science fiction books is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has won numerous awards and is a classic in the genre. The complex world - building and deep exploration of politics, religion, and ecology make it a standout. Another is 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams. It's a hilarious and imaginative take on space travel and the universe, which has also received acclaim.

Some excellent award - winning historical fiction books include 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and is full of mystery and historical detail. 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini, which, though also dealing with personal and cultural themes, is set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's history. And 'Cold Mountain' by Charles Frazier, which is set during the American Civil War and tells a poignant story of a soldier's journey home.

Many of the 2018 award - winning fiction books were very character - driven. For example, in 'The Overstory', the characters are all connected to nature in different ways, and their individual stories build up to a greater whole about the importance of trees. They are complex and well - developed, making the reader care deeply about their fates.