| Costa Book Awards | Also known as the Whitbread award, it is given annually to authors residing in the U.K. for best: first novel, novel, biography, poetry and children's book. |
| Giller Prize | This prize is awarded annually to a Canadian author for work of fiction. |
| Governor General's Literary Awards | Given annually to authors for the best English and French book in: fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, drama, children's literature (text), children's literature (illustration), and translation. |
| Man Booker Prize | One of the most prestigious awards for fiction, the Man Booker Prize is awarded annually to a Commonwealth author for an outstanding work of fiction. |
| Orange Prize | This prize is given annually to a woman for best English language novel. |
| Pulitzer Prize | Awarded annually to American creators for a variety of written categories including: fiction, drama, biography, history and poetry. |
| Edgar Awards | Awarded annually by the Mystery Writers of America. Fans of the Edgar Awards may also enjoy Agatha Award winners, for traditional mysteries. |
