Looking at the typical books participating in this year's competition, you can see the investment, careful research, massiveness, and dedication of the authors.
The book "Preserving relics and cultural heritage" by author Hoang Dao Kinh (National Culture Publishing House). The book includes articles and research by Professor, Dr. Architect Hoang Dao Kinh on the restoration of relics in Vietnam. The work summarizes the consistent view that preservation is preserving the original value of relics from Thang Long Imperial Citadel to the Opera House, the author shares optimal solutions based on a deep understanding of heritage, practical conditions and international standards.
The World Civilization History book series (11 parts, 45 books) by author: Will Durant, translation team including: Huynh Ngoc Chien, Pham Viem Phuong, Phan Thanh Luu, Bui Thanh Chau, Bui Xuan Linh, Do Lan. The book series is published by the Social Sciences Publishing House.
The massive history collection was painstakingly made by Will Durant in nearly half a century. The Vietnamese translation consists of 45 volumes, carrying a close storytelling spirit, helping readers access history as a vivid flow through political events as well as the quintessence of thought and spiritual life of people.
The work "Sexual Culture in Vietnam from the 10th century to the beginning of the 20th century" by author Pham Van Hung, The Gioi Publishing House, associated unit Nha Nam Culture and Communication Company.
Based on literary and historical sources, the author has created a picture of sexual life in Vietnam from the early 10th century to the early 20th century. A series of questions are raised, what principles and norms have dominated human sexual life? What are men and women's perceptions of the beauty of the opposite sex? What bedroom techniques have been applied?
The book "Vietnam 40 years of Doi Moi and vision 2045" is compiled from the results of the "Research series serving the summary of 40 years of Doi Moi of Vietnam" organized and implemented by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, with the support of the Australian Embassy.
The research series aims to summarize and evaluate the socio-economic development achievements that Vietnam has achieved over nearly 40 years of implementing Doi Moi (Renovation) and propose policy recommendations for important development issues, contributing to helping Vietnam realize its development vision to 2045.
The book series "Vang danh nghe co" (6 books) produced by Kim Dong Publishing House is one of the massive and impressive works in the children's book group.
The comic series takes young readers following little An to explore traditional craft villages throughout Vietnam such as Bau Truc pottery, Van Chang blacksmithing or Lanh My A silk.
Through humorous narration, rich Vietnamese illustrations and vivid cultural information, the book introduces handicraft processes, honors the talent of artisans and preserves the source of national culture.
The 8th National Book Award Ceremony will take place at 8:00 PM on March 8, 2026 at the studio of Vietnam Television.
