For distinguished fiction published in book form during the year by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, Three thousand dollars ($3,000).
Breathing Lessons , by Anne Tyler (Alfred A. Knopf )
The Jury
The Jury
Jonathan Yardley(Chair)*
Book Critic, The Washington Post
Laurie Colwin
Writer
Peter S. Prescott
Senior Writer/Book Critic, Newsweek
Winners in Fiction
1989 Prize Winners
Clarence Page
For his provocative columns on local and national affairs.
Michael Skube
For his writing about books and other literary topics.