| 2018 | The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley | Edgar Allan Poe Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Nominee · Best Novel | |
| 2017 | The Twelve Lives Of Samuel Hawley: A Novel | NPR Books We Love source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Books We Love | |
| 2017 | The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley | Paste Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction | |
| 2017 | The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley | Washington Post Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Notable Fiction | |
| 2010 | The Good Thief | Dublin Literary Award source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Longlist · Fiction | |
| 2009 | The Good Thief | Alex Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Winner · Adult Books for Teens | |
| 2008 | The Good Thief | The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Winner · First Novel | |
| 2008 | The Good Thief | Kirkus Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Adult | |
| 2008 | The Good Thief | New York Times 100 Notable Books source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction & Poetry | |
| 2008 | The Good Thief | Washington Post Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Notable Fiction | |