2025
Details of the 2025 Book Awards Salon and Presentation
The 2025 Book Awards Salon and Presentation is currently planned for Tuesday, September 16th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at The Union League Club (38 East 37th Street New York.)
The Salon is attended by winning authors, jurors and readers and is open to all members and guests. The event offers an opportunity to mingle with the authors and enjoy cocktails and a hearty selection of hors d’oeuvres at the historic Players, followed by the Awards Presentation and a lively panel question-and-answer session.
This event honors the authors and literary works that express and exemplify the spirit and culture of New England. The NES Book Awards are typically presented in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Art & Photography categories.
Learn more about the Fiction, Nonfiction, and Art and Photography winners below. Click the image below to read more about the book and/or to purchase a copy.
2024
Details of the 2024 Book Awards Salon and Presentation
The 2024 Book Awards Salon and Presentation is currently planned for Tuesday, September 17th, from 6 to 8 p.m., at The Players (16 Gramercy Park South, New York) on beautiful Gramercy Park.
The Salon is attended by winning authors, jurors and readers and is open to all members and guests. The event offers an opportunity to mingle with the authors and enjoy cocktails and a hearty selection of hors d’oeuvres at the historic Players, followed by the Awards Presentation and a lively panel question-and-answer session.
This event honors the authors and literary works that express and exemplify the spirit and culture of New England. The NES Book Awards are typically presented in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Art & Photography categories.
Learn more about the Fiction, Nonfiction, and Art and Photography winners below. Click the image below to read more about the book and/or to purchase a copy.
2023
Details of the 2023 Book Awards Salon and Presentation
The 2023 Book Awards Salon and Presentation is currently planned for Thursday, September 14, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South, New York) on beautiful Gramercy Park.
The Salon is attended by winning authors, jurors and readers and is open to all members and guests. The event offers an opportunity to mingle with the authors and enjoy cocktails and a hearty selection of hors d’oeuvres at the historic National Arts Club, the beautiful Victorian Gothic former home of Samuel J. Tilden, followed by the Awards Presentation and a lively panel question-and-answer session.
This event honors the authors and literary works that express and exemplify the spirit and culture of New England. The NES Book Awards are typically presented in Fiction, Nonfiction, Art & Photography and Specialty Title categories.
Learn more about the Fiction, Contemporary Nonfiction, Historical Nonfiction, Art and Photography, and Specialty finalists below. Click the image below to read more about the book and/or to purchase a copy.
2022
Details of the 2022 Book Awards Salon and Presentation
The 2022 Book Awards Salon and Presentation is currently planned for Wednesday, September 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., at The National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South, New York) on beautiful Gramercy Park.
The Salon is attended by winning authors, jurors and readers and is open to all members and guests. The event offers an opportunity to mingle with the authors and enjoy cocktails and a hearty selection of hors d’oeuvres at the historic National Arts Club, the beautiful Victorian Gothic former home of Samuel J. Tilden, followed by the Awards Presentation and a lively panel question-and-answer session.
This event honors the authors and literary works that express and exemplify the spirit and culture of New England. The NES Book Awards are typically presented in Fiction, Nonfiction, Art & Photography and Specialty Title categories.
2021
Details of the 2021 Book Awards Salon and Presentation
The 2021 Book Awards Salon and Presentation is currently planned for Tuesday, September 14, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South, New York) on beautiful Gramercy Park. It is subject to being rescheduled based on COVID-19 developments.
The Salon is attended by winning authors, jurors and readers and is open to all members and guests. The event offers an opportunity to mingle with the authors and enjoy cocktails and a hearty selection of hors d’oeuvres at the historic National Arts Club, the beautiful Victorian Gothic former home of Samuel J. Tilden, followed by the Awards Presentation and a lively panel question-and-answer session emceed by NES Board Member Matthew Rimi von Barton.
This event honors the authors and literary works that express and exemplify the spirit and culture of New England. The NES Book Awards are typically presented in Fiction, Nonfiction, Art & Photography and Specialty Title categories.
2020
Details of the 2020 Book Awards Salon and Presentation
The 2020 Book Awards Salon and Presentation will be held virtually (via Zoom) on Thursday, September 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastern time.
The Salon will be attended by winning authors, jurors and readers and is open to all members and guests. An Awards Presentation for the four winning authors will be followed by a lively panel question-and-answer session emceed by NES Board Member Matthew Rimi von Barton.
This event honors the authors and literary works that express and exemplify the spirit and culture of New England. The NES Book Awards are typically presented in Fiction, Nonfiction, Art & Photography and Specialty Title categories.
2019
Details of the 2019 Book Awards Salon and Presentation
June 26, 2019: The New England Society Book Awards Literary Salon and Awards Presentation are now one wonderful evening-long event! The 2019 Book Awards will be held on Wednesday, June 26, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South, New York) on beautiful Gramercy Park.
The Salon is attended by winning authors, jurors and readers and is open to all members and guests. The event offers an opportunity to mingle with the authors and enjoy cocktails and a hearty selection of hors d’oeuvres at the historic National Arts Club, the beautiful Victorian Gothic former home of Samuel J. Tilden, followed by the Awards Presentation and a lively panel question-and-answer session emceed by NES Board Member Matt Rimi.
This combined event honors the authors and literary works that express and exemplify the spirit and culture of New England. The NES Book Awards are presented annually in Fiction, Historical Nonfiction, Contemporary Nonfiction, Art & Photography and Specialty Title categories. Celebrate the winners with an ad in the program book.
2018
Details of the 2018 Book Awards Salon and Reception
June 13, 2018: The New England Society hosted our Book Awards Salon and Reception at the Down Town Association (60 Pine St, NYC) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. At this intimate reception, attendees got to meet the winners and hear personal insights about the winning books during a cocktail hour with the authors followed by a lively, moderated Q&A.
June 14, 2018: The 2018 Book Awards winners were honored during our 2018 Book Awards Luncheon at the Union League Club (38 E 37th St, NYC) from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Attendees will also had the opportunity to purchase the winning books and have them signed by the authors.
