These books are listed from the most recent (2025) to the least recent (1981).
From Google AI... "The PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction is an annual literary prize that honors the best novel or short story collection of fiction by American authors. It is the largest juried award for fiction in the United States, given by the PEN/Faulkner Foundation, an organization founded by writers in 1980. The award aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to American literature.
It is considered a prestigious award, and the winner receives $15,000, with the shortlisted authors receiving $5,000 each. It emphasizes literary merit and originality, sometimes recognizing works that might not be widely popular but are considered exceptional in their craft."
