Pulitzer Prize Winners

This month, our library invites readers to explore a new display celebrating Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction. These novels are known for their powerful storytelling, memorable characters, and lasting impact, offering something for every kind of reader. Whether you are discovering a classic for the first time or revisiting a favorite, this display is a great place to start.

Several books on display explore history’s effect on individuals. In Geraldine Brooks’ “March” (FIC Bro), readers follow the absent father from “Little Women” as he serves during the Civil War and reflects on faith, family, and the consequences of conflict. Anthony Doerr’s “All the Light We Cannot See” (FIC Doe) tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy whose lives intersect during World War II. Edward P. Jones’ “The Known World” (FIC Job) examines the difficulties of slavery through entwined lives in antebellum Virginia.

Other titles focus on identity, family, and personal growth. In “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver (FIC Kin), a young boy navigates poverty and resilience in modern Appalachia as he searches for a sense of belonging. Jeffrey Eugenides’ “Middlesex” (FIC Eugenides) traces a family’s generations while exploring identity through a personal lens. “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout (FIC Str) presents a series of connected stories that reveal the inner lives of a small-town community through one unforgettable character. Jhumpa Lahiri’s “Interpreter of Maladies” (LP FIC LAH) offers a collection of short stories that quietly explore relationships, culture, and connection.

The display also includes novels that highlight creativity and unique perspectives. In Michael Chabon’s “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” (FIC Cha), two cousins build a comic book empire as they navigate art, identity, and change in the mid-twentieth century. “A Visit from the Goon Squad” by Jennifer Egan (FIC Ega) weaves together a series of linked stories that examine time, music, and the choices that shape our lives.

Together, these Pulitzer Prize-winning titles show the wide range of stories that fiction can tell. From historical moments to personal journeys, each book offers a chance to see the world from a different point of view. We invite you to stop by the library, browse the display, and find a story that draws you in. Many other Pulitzer Prize winners are also available to read digitally in our free Libby app. The library is open Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm.