The Strand Critics Awards were held July 10, at the Society of Illustrators in New York City. William Landay captured the top prize for Defending Jacob, Matthew Quirk won the best first novel award for The 500, and Faye Kellerman was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
William Landay, Faye Kellerman, and Matthew Quirk
Michael Connelly and Larry Gandle
Strand Critics Awards at the Society of Illustrators in New York City
Faye Kellerman and Jonathan Kellerman at the Strand Critics Awards
William Landay and Lynn Grady
Group photo, Strand Awards at the Society of Illustrators
Faye Kellerman accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award
Matthew Quirk Accepting the Strand Critics Award for Best First Novel
William Landay takes the top prize for Defending Jacob
Rob Hart, Nina Lassam, Emma Pulitzer, Carrie Feron, and Dennis Swaim
Jonathan Santlofer and Joseph Finder
Otto Penzler