Of all these book awards, the most prestigious are the Nobel Prize in Literature, the Pulitzer Prize, the Booker Prize, the International Booker Prize, PEN America Literary Awards, and the National Book Award. These awards are highly coveted, being recognized globally by authors alike across all genres.

I’m taking a poll on how readers view book awards that are not in the most coveted list above. Not all book awards are as legitimate as others.

Reader’s Favorite, Pencraft, Pinnacle, Readers Choice, Firebrand, Literary Titan, The Bookfest, Author Shout, etc to list a few that have legitimate contests despite the money required to enter them. They don’t make up categories or change their awards. Quality books in set genres win different levels. They are run with the style of a true awards should be. Do you all agree? I would love some thoughts befpre I spill all the beans about one that is truly crooked. Thank you in advance.