"The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane" Honored as a 2025 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in Literary Fiction
We’re thrilled to share that The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane has been named a 2025 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in the category of Literary Fiction!
New York, NY – September 2025 — The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane has been named a Distinguished Favorite in the category of Literary Fiction by the 2025 NYC Big Book Awards. This recognition places the novel among an elite group of titles celebrated for their creativity, storytelling, and contribution to the literary landscape.
In The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane, readers are introduced to Haystacks Kane, a 607-pound professional wrestler. He has been preyed upon, handled, his innate kindness and gentle good nature harvested by unscrupulous promoters, his conniving manager, an ex-wife, fellow denizens of the seamy netherworld he inhabits and the ravenous crowds with a thirst for violent cheap thrills--and even for blood. With prose both lyrical and unflinching, this novel is as thought-provoking as it is emotionally resonant.
The NYC Big Book Awards annually recognize outstanding works from independent and mainstream publishers around the globe. Winners and Distinguished Favorites are selected across more than 100 categories, celebrating excellence in literature and publishing.
Join us and fellow honorees at the NYC Big Book Award Dinner as we celebrate this distinguished award in Newark on April 25, 2025. The event brings together authors, publishers, and literary professionals to celebrate the year’s most impactful works.
Award Listing: https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/2025-favorites/9781926716701
Awards Dinner Info: https://www.nycbigbookaward.com/awardsdinner
This recognition affirms The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane as a work that not only entertains but endures, resonating deeply with readers and critics alike.
About the NYC Big Book Awards
The NYC Big Book Awards celebrate books from around the world that exemplify excellence across a wide range of categories. The program highlights works from independent authors and publishers alongside those from large, established houses, fostering recognition for diverse voices and perspectives.