Alice McDermott
Alice McDermott was born on June 27th, 1953 and is currently 72 years old. Alice McDermott was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA. McDermott attended St. Boniface School, New York where she received a Bachelor of Arts, Sacred Heart Academy, New York where she received a Master of Arts.
Alice McDermott has published 9 standalone novels, starting with A Bigamist's Daughter in 1982. The most recently released novel was Absolution, which was released in 2023.There are no upcoming standalone novels by Alice at this time.
Alice McDermott has also written one book in the Collections series called, What About the Baby?.
Alice McDermott: Awards & Accolades
Alice McDermott won the Whiting Foundation Awards, Whiting Award for Fiction, in 1987.
McDermott's book, Charming Billy won the National Book Awards, Best Fiction, in 1998.
Alice McDermott books have also been nominated for multiple awards, That Night was nominated for the National Book Awards, Best Fiction, in 1987 as well as the Los Angeles Times Book Prize - Best Fiction in 1987. Someone was nominated for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Fiction, in 2014. The Ninth Hour was nominated for the Kirkus Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 2017.
Alice McDermott: Lists & Other Mentions
- Absolution was the Barnes & Noble Book Club November 2023 Pick.
- Absolution was a Time Magazine: 100 Must-Read Books Selection in 2023.
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Alice McDermott: F.A.Q
When was Alice McDermott Born? How old is Alice McDermott?
Alice McDermott was born on June 27th, 1953. Alice McDermott is currently 72 years old.
Where was Alice McDermott Born?
Alice McDermott was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA and is American.
What awards has Alice McDermott won?
Alice McDermott has won the following awards: Whiting Award for Fiction at the Whiting Foundation Awards (1987).
What book awards has Alice McDermott won?
McDermott's book, Charming Billy won the award National Book Awards, Best Fiction, in 1998.
What was the first book Alice McDermott wrote?
The first book written by Alice McDermott was A Bigamist's Daughter, published in 1982.
What was the most recent book Alice McDermott wrote?
Her most recently released work was Absolution on October 31st, 2023.
What is the most popular book by Alice McDermott?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Alice McDermott book is
The Ninth Hour. Here are her most popular books:
- The Ninth Hour (6)
- Absolution (10)
- Charming Billy (8)
- Child Of My Heart (4)
- Someone (10)
Are there upcoming new books by Alice McDermott?
Alice McDermott does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Alice McDermott written?
Alice McDermott has written 10 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 9 Standalone Novels, 1 Collections.