For distinguished fiction published in book form during the year by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
A Summons to Memphis , by Peter Taylor (Alfred A. Knopf )
The Jury
The Jury
Peter S. Prescott(Chair)
Senior Writer and Book Critic, Newsday
Alison Lurie*
Professor of English, Cornell University
Frank McConnell
Professor of English, University of California, Santa Barbara
Winners in Fiction
1987 Prize Winners
Charles Krauthammer
For his witty and insightful columns on national issues.
Richard Eder
For his book reviews.