Pulitzer Nonfiction Audio Books on Tape and CD

The Granddaddy of American Book Awards

The book world has numerous awards. The oldest, however, in the United States, the one that boasts the most prestige, the one with the highest reputation -- that's the Pulitzer.

Created by publisher par excellence Joseph Pulitzer in his will, the awards are given as an incentive to excellence in journalism, letters, drama, education, and music. Since 1917, the Columbia School of Journalism has administered the prizes. And since 1917, all who care about good writing know that a Pulitzer Prize winner is a work of high quality.

At Audio Editions, we're pleased to offer so many works by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors on our website. Indeed, we have three lists for you to browse:

this one, which offers an impressive variety of nonfiction,
including 2003 winner Robert A. Caro's Master of the Senate

a list of fiction

and an eclectic selection from Pulitzer winners.

We invite you to investigate each of them!

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Non-Fiction from Pulitzer Prize-Winning Authors

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Author/Reader: David McCullough, David McCullough

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author explores the events, people, and extraordinary moments of courage that led to the founding of our country. An eloquent story of that tumultuous year. Audie Award finalist and winner of a 2005 PublishersWeekly Listen Up award. "[He] narrates in a sonorous, grandfatherly voice, keeping his speech vibrant and engaging, as if he were simply telling a story."—Publishers Weekly
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Unabridged, 10 CDs, History, Early American, E9P423, 9780743544238, $49.95
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The Age of Anxiety
McCarthyism to Terrorism
Author: Haynes Johnson, Reader: Kristoffer Tabori

Tells the story of Senator Joseph McCarthy's 1950s anti-Communist crusade, which destroyed the lives of thousands, and draws broad parallels to our post-9/11 struggle to balance national security with personal liberty. Compelling narrativehistory and political commentary from a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. "Brilliant... Tabori's diction is precise and compelling, and adds a memorably emotional impact to this already powerful work."—Publishers Weekly

Abridged, 8 CDs, History, Political, E8Z997, 9781565119970, $34.95
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American Creation
Triumphs and Tragedies in the Founding of the Republic
Author: Joseph J. Ellis, Reader: John H. Mayer

Exploring the most politically creative period of our history, the author of Founding Brothers focuses on the last quarter of the 18th century. He guides us through the decisive issues, and illuminates the philosophies, shifting alliances, and foibles of the founding fathers. A New York Times Notable book. "Glorious... His meticulous scholarship and superb narrative skills educate and entertain in the best sense."—BookPage

Unabridged, 9 CDs, History, Early American, E8R192, 9780739331927, $34.95
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American Lion
A Biography of President Andrew Jackson
Author: Jon Meacham, Reader: John H. Mayer

A portrait of Andrew Jackson, who shaped the modern presidency. From his expansion of the executive powers to his manipulation of the media, no president has ever been more influential. He proved himself as the critical linchpin between our founding fathers and Lincoln, as the new democracy struggled to solidify its place as a nation. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for biography. "Mayer's warm, deep voice and unhurried pace are pleasantly lulling as he reads Meacham's exquisitely constructed narrative... deft storytelling."—AudioFile
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Abridged, 8 CDs, Biography, American Presidents, E8R458, 9780739334584, $39.95
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Arab and Jew
Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land
Author: David K. Shipler, Reader: Robert Blumenfeld

Learn about the origins of the prejudices that war, terrorism, and nationalism have intensified. Focusing on the diverse cultures that exist side by side, the author examines the process of indoctrination, historical conflicts, attitudes about the Holocaust, and more. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. "The best and most comprehensive work there is in the English language on the subject."—The New York Times

Unabridged, 22 CDs, History, World, E9B086, 9780786160853, $44.95
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Unabridged, 20 cassettes, History, E9B333, 9780786122332, Now ~~$139.90~~ $125.90
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Are Men Necessary?
When Sexes Collide
Author/Reader: Maureen Dowd, Maureen Dowd

Think politics is a volatile subject? You'll need a fire extinguisher with this audio! The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist explores the mysteries of sexual combat in America, ranging from the bedroom to the boardroom, feminism to the masculine ego. The battle of the sexes will never be the same. "Hearing Dowd purr through her own book provides an entirely new, unexpected dimension to her writing."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 7 CDs, Sociology, E9X829, 9780143058281, $29.95
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A Ball, a Dog, and a Monkey
1957 – The Space Race Begins
Author: Michael D'Antonio, Reader: Alan Sklar

Return to 1957 and the wackiness of the first year of the space race – as the Americans scrambled desperately to match the Soviets. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist recalls this wild year, a time of exploding rockets, space mania, Florida boomtowns, and fierce interservice rivalries.

Unabridged, 9 CDs, History, Modern, E9X503, 9781400105038, $34.99
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Unabridged, 1 MP3-CD, History, Modern, E1X509, 9781400155033, Now ~~$24.99~~ $16.24
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Big Boy Rules
In the Company of America's Mercenaries Fighting in Iraq
Author: Steve Fainaru, Reader: Patrick G. Lawlor

Traveling with a group of security contractors in Iraq, this Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter reveals in gritty detail the men who live by Big Boy Rules. He discovers what motivates these mercenaries to put their lives in danger every day. What emerges is a searing, revealing, and sometimes darkly funny look at the men who live and work on the battlefields of Iraq. "Meticulous and chilling... vivid reportage."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 8 CDs, History, Current Affairs, E8M782, 9781400107827, $29.99
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Books
Author: Larry McMurtry, Reader: William Dufris

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author (Lonesome Dove) shares his lifelong passion of buying, selling, and collecting rare books. He writes of discovering books and his love affair with literature – and he offers a lively look at the other eccentrics who surround themselves with rare books. "Dufris's tones are light and conversational... His full-bodied performance makes this a satisfying listen."—Booklist

Unabridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Writers, E5M805, 9781400108053, $24.99
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