Author record · 2017 to 2025

Olga Tokarczuk: Awards and Best-of Lists

Olga Tokarczuk has won 1 award, the International Booker Prize (2018) for Flights, with 11 shortlist or finalist places, 5 longlist or nominee places, and 42 year-end list picks in our archive.

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
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2025The EmpusiumPEN America Literary Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · PEN Translation PrizeAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2025The EmpusiumWarwick Prize for Women in Translation source (opens in a new tab)Longlist · TranslationAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2025House of Day, House of NightThe Irish Times Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books of the YearAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2025House of Day, House of NightKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2025House of Day, House of NightLibrary Journal Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2024The EmpusiumThe New Yorker Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Essential ReadsAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2024The EmpusiumBookPage Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2024The EmpusiumThe Economist Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction
2024The EmpusiumKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2024The EmpusiumNew York Times 100 Notable Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction & Poetry
2024The EmpusiumFinancial Times Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction in translation
2024The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror StoryChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Must-Read Books: Fiction
2024The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror StoryChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Our Favorite Books
2024The EmpusiumBookPage Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Top 10Antonia Lloyd-Jones
2022The Books of JacobKirkus Prize source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · FictionJennifer Croft
2022The Books of JacobNational Book Critics Circle Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Gregg Barrios Book in Translation PrizeJennifer Croft
2022The Books of JacobInternational Booker Prize source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · FictionJennifer Croft
2022The Books of JacobNational Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Longlist · Translated LiteratureJennifer Croft
2022The Books of JacobWarwick Prize for Women in Translation source (opens in a new tab)Longlist · TranslationJennifer Croft
2022The Books of JacobThe Wall Street Journal Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · 10 Best Books
2022The Books of JacobThe Atlantic Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2022The Books of Jacob, Or, A Fantastic Journey Across Seven Borders, Five Languages, and Three Major Religions, Not Counting the Minor SectsChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2022The Books of Jacob: A NovelNPR Books We Love source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books We LoveJennifer Croft
2022The Books of JacobThe New Yorker Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Essential ReadsJennifer Croft
2022The Books of JacobKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionJennifer Croft
2022The Books of JacobNew York Times 100 Notable Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction & Poetry
2022The Books of JacobThe Globe and Mail Globe 100 source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Non-FictionJennifer Croft
2022The Books of JacobWashington Post Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Notable FictionJennifer Croft
2022The Books of JacobLibrary Journal Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · World LiteratureJennifer Croft
2021The Books of JacobThe Telegraph Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2021The Books of JacobThe Economist Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionJennifer Croft
2021The Books of JacobThe Guardian Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction
2021The Books of JacobFinancial Times Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction in translation
2020Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadBest Translated Book Award source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2020Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead: A NovelPEN America Literary Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · PEN Translation PrizeAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2020Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadDublin Literary Award source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2019Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadInternational Booker Prize source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2019Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadWarwick Prize for Women in Translation source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · TranslationAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2019FlightsBest Translated Book Award source (opens in a new tab)Longlist · FictionJennifer Croft
2019Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadNational Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Longlist · Translated LiteratureAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2019Drive your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2019Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Adults
2019Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead: A NovelNPR Books We Love source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books We LoveAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2019FlightsThe Irish Times Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books of the Year
2019Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadThe Boston Globe Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2019Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadKirkus Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2019Drive Your Plow over the Bones of the DeadPublishers Weekly Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2019Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadTIME Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionAntonia Lloyd-Jones
2018FlightsInternational Booker Prize source (opens in a new tab)Winner · FictionJennifer Croft
2018FlightsWarwick Prize for Women in Translation source (opens in a new tab)Honor · TranslationJennifer Croft
2018FlightsNational Book Awards source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · Translated LiteratureJennifer Croft
2018FlightsChicago Public Library Best of the Best source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books
2018FlightsEntertainment Weekly Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Books
2018Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadThe Guardian Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction
2018FlightsThe Boston Globe Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction
2018FlightsPublishers Weekly Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · FictionJennifer Croft
2018FlightsWashington Post Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Notable FictionJennifer Croft
2018FlightsLibrary Journal Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · World LiteratureJennifer Croft
2017FlightsThe Guardian Best Books of the Year source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Fiction

Books

  1. The Books of Jacob19 sources · 2021 to 2022
  2. Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead14 sources · 2018 to 2020
  3. Flights12 sources · 2017 to 2019
  4. The Empusium9 sources · 2024 to 2025
  5. House of Day, House of Night3 sources · 2025