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Governor General's Award for English-language fiction

The Governor General's Award for English-language fiction is a Canadian literary award. We have reviewed 1 book connected to it, including 1 winner.

1Books reviewed
1Winners
2Honoured authors with pages
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Governor General's Award for English-language fiction winners we’ve reviewed

Newest first
1985
The Handmaid’s Tale cover
WinnerThe Handmaid’s TaleMargaret Atwood · ★ 4.5

Authors honoured

Each links to their author page
MMadeleine Thien2016Margaret Atwood1985

Frequently asked questions

Which Governor General's Award for English-language fiction winners has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

The Handmaid’s Tale (1985).

How many Governor General's Award for English-language fiction books have you reviewed?

1 so far, 1 of them winners.

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