| 2018 | The Association of Small Bombs | Dublin Literary Award source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Longlist · Fiction | |
| 2016 | The Association of Small Bombs | National Book Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Finalist · Fiction | |
| 2016 | The Association of Small Bombs | Goodreads Choice Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Nominee · Fiction | |
| 2016 | The Association of Small Bombs | Chicago Public Library Best of the Best source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Best Books | |
| 2016 | The Association of Small Bombs | Vulture / New York Magazine Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Best Books | |
| 2016 | The Association of Small Bombs | Esquire Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Best Books | |
| 2016 | The Association of Small Bombs | New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction | |
| 2016 | The Association of Small Bombs | The Observer Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction | |
| 2016 | The Association of Small Bombs | New York Times 100 Notable Books source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction & Poetry | |
| 2016 | The Association of Small Bombs | Washington Post Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Notable Fiction | |
| 2010 | Family Planning | Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Shortlist · Literature | |