One cannot emphasize the importance of reading books regularly and the kind of wisdom it brings to you. With that being said, the type of book you read is also to be considered, and what’s better than reading a book that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize? Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious awards for writers. Let’s have a look at some of the greatest books that have won the Pulitzer Prize.
Here Are The Top 15 Books That Have Won The Pulitzer Prize:
1. The Color Purple by Alice Walker
This book by Alice is one of her finest writings. It is an epistolary novel, and she won the Pulitzer Prize for this in the fiction category. The book depicts the story of an African-American girl and her struggles throughout her life.
2. Interpreter Of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
The more you talk about the brilliance of Jhumpa, the less it is. This book of Jhumpa has done something more than impressive in the field of literature. The story is about an Indian immigrant living in America and going through all the life changes. The book has been written humorously, and it connects with you on every page. It is also on the list of Oprah Winfrey’s top 10 books list.
3. A Visit From The Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
This book is a set of 13 stories, and the best part is that it can be read in any order. This book will keep you engaged till the end, and the beautiful writing technique will make you be in awe of the writer.
4. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This book was published in 1960, and it won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 for its fantastic writing. The book deals with many delicate topics like rape and racial injustice. The novel is a best seller worldwide, and you can find it in every library.
5. The Emperor Of All Maladies: A Biography Of Cancer by Siddharth Mukherjee
Siddhart won the Pulitzer for this book in the non-fiction category. It deals with various discoveries and attempts to cure cancer. According to him, he wrote this book at the request of a cancer patient.
6. The Old Man And The Sea by Ernest Hemingway
This novel not only won Ernest the Pulitzer Prize but also a Nobel Prize for his outstanding work in the field of Literature. The book tells the story of a fisherman who had a good catch and wants to bring that home but instead faces many difficulties on his way back home. This book earned Ernest much respect and is also considered one of the most critically acclaimed books.
7. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
It took Donna 11 years to write this book, but the hard work paid off indeed. The book is about a person who survived a terrorist attack, but her mother was killed, and it depicts all her pain through an emotional narrative.
8. The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson
Adam’s unique style of writing has always impressed us, and so does this book. The story is set in present-day North Korea and discusses the tension between America and North Korea through the narrative of a man’s life.
9. All The Lights We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
This book was on New York’s best sellers list for 118 weeks. The novel tells France’s story of when the Nazis occupied it through the encounter of a German man and a French woman. Anthony Doerr won the Pulitzer Prize for this in the year 2015.
10. The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
The story of the book talks about World War 2 through the life story of 2 Jewish cousins. It is indeed a great book to read as it depicts American history through a humorous narrative.
11. Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Marilynne released her 2nd book after a long wait of 24 years. But the book was worth the wait and revolved around topics like love, life, hope, and religion. She won the Pulitzer Prize for this book in 2005.
12. Sontag by Benjamin Moser
Benjamin won the Pulitzer Prize for this book in the biography category. This book is a biography of Susan Sontag, who was considered one of America’s best intellectuals back in the 20th century.
13. The Tradition by Jericho Brown
Jericho’s book, The Tradition, is a collection of poetry. It deals with many aspects like discrimination, racism, etc., of US history, which are still reflected in the contemporary era. It is a beautiful book and a must-read.
14. The Age Of Innocence by Edith Wharton
Edith was the 1st woman to win a Pulitzer Prize back in 1921. Her novel depicts the life of New York’s high society during the age of 1870s.
15. All The King’s Men by Robert Penn
The interesting fact about the novel is that it is based on a very famous nursery rhyme, ‘Humpty dumpty.’ Robert Penn won the Pulitzer Prize for this book in the year 1947.
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