| 2019 | Strangers and Cousins | Washington Post Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · 10 Best Books | |
| 2013 | The Grief of Others | Dublin Literary Award source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Longlist · Fiction | |
| 2012 | The Grief of Others | Dayton Literary Peace Prize source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Finalist · Fiction | |
| 2012 | The Grief of Others | Women's Prize for Fiction source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Longlist · Fiction | |
| 2011 | The Grief of Others | The Globe and Mail Globe 100 source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction | |
| 2011 | The Grief of Others | Kirkus Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction | |
| 2011 | The Grief of Others | New York Times 100 Notable Books source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction & Poetry | |
| 2011 | The Grief of Others | Washington Post Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Notable Fiction | |
| 2007 | House Lights | New York Times 100 Notable Books source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction & Poetry | |