Who are some of the notable winners of the national book award for first novel?

One past winner is Jesmyn Ward. Her novel 'Salvage the Bones' won the award. It was a powerful story about a family in Mississippi dealing with poverty and the approaching Hurricane Katrina.

There have been many great authors who have won this award over the years. However, without looking up a comprehensive list, it's hard to name specific ones off the top of my head. But you can check literary databases or the official award records to get the full list of past winners.

The National Book Award in 2013 for Fiction was given to Adam Johnson for his work 'The Orphan Master's Son'. This book is set in North Korea and delves deep into the lives of its characters in that unique and often mysterious setting. It was recognized for its powerful storytelling, vivid characters, and the way it shed light on a part of the world that is not always well - understood in Western literature.

The winner of the 2018 National Book Award for Fiction was Sigrid Nunez for her novel 'The Friend'.

The main notable work from the 2013 Fiction National Book Award winners is 'The Orphan Master's Son' by Adam Johnson.

Some past winners include Jesmyn Ward. Her work has been recognized for its powerful exploration of race, family, and the human condition. Another is Louise Erdrich, whose novels often delve into Native American experiences. And Philip Roth, who was known for his incisive and often controversial takes on American society in his fictional works.

Jesmyn Ward's 'Salvage the Bones' is also a winner. It's a heart - wrenching story set in Mississippi that delves into the lives of a poor black family as they face the approaching Hurricane Katrina.

One past winner is Marilynne Robinson for her novel 'Gilead'. Another is Toni Morrison for her works. These are just a couple of the many talented authors who have received this award.

I'm not sure specifically who all the previous winners are, but they are likely to be very talented fiction writers.

Margaret Atwood is a notable winner. Her work like 'The Handmaid's Tale' is a powerful and thought - provoking novel that won the award. Another is Salman Rushdie, whose works often blend different cultures and magical realism elements, and his winning work is also highly regarded.