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The National Book Foundation announced its fiction award longlist

The 10 books — out of 434 submissions — unpack environmental strife, parental relationships and coming of age, among other topics

The finalists will be announced Oct. 7, and the winner will be revealed Nov. 19

The National Book Foundation has announced this year's fiction longlist.

Out of 434 titles in consideration, the institution recognized 10 exceptional works of fiction this year, per an announcement . Through awards, public programs and educational initiatives, the National Book Foundation seeks to amplify the best literature in the United States and maintain reading's crucial role in the nation's culture.

This year's honorees include two debut novelists, Kevin Moffett and Ethan Rutherford, while

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