Your Nominees For The Nobel Prize in Literature

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 5, 2011

The Nobel committee is announcing this year's Literature Prize winner early tomorrow morning. We take your nominations and readings for who you think should win this year.

Tip: Be sure they haven't won before (you can find a list of past winners using the link below) and make sure they are still living.

Nominate someone on-air with a 100-word reading. Pick your excerpt now and call in to 212.433.WNYC at 11:40!

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