Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction
| Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Status | Active |
| First award | 1980 |
The Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction, established in 1980, is a category of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Works are eligible during the year of their first US publication in English, though they may be written originally in languages other than English.
The prize is recognized as one of the most prestigious literary honors in the Western United States and an important indicator of both literary excellence and emerging talent. The winner in the Fiction category receives a cash award of USD $1,000 along with a distinct trophy.