Award-winning books tell captivating stories. Award-winning stories let you travel through time, go to another country, escape, laugh and live "dangerously." Choosing an award-winning book usually assures you will read a great story, making the written word personally enjoyable.
Award-winning books are selected partially for the way authors form intricate, pleasing sentences. This is a task that requires practice and skill. It is important to understand the difference between poorly worded sentences and great sentences, and award-winning books will give you good examples. Reading good books also enhances your vocabulary and, according to Home School Marketplace.com, "written words increase understanding and power over the world."
Award-winning books are by authors who have helped to shape literature. For more than 50 years, the National Book Award has honored great literature in poetry, fiction, nonfiction and young people's literature. According to the National Book Foundation website, the award raises "the cultural appreciation of great writing in the country while advancing the careers of both established and emerging writers." Reading award-winning books can broaden your horizons and make you more culturally aware.