The nbcc. Weve been honored to host this awards ceremony right here in this auditorium. The series of interviews that i have posted. They are posted on our blog and on the nbcc website. Thirty interviews over a threeweek time is a huge job and one that could not be done without that many editors who gave their help. Thank you to the Board Members. A few more thanks. In the huge thank you. I wonder if we can give up round of applause for the board. They make mention this also. With the enterprise. I think today they have it preaching to the choir. I think they will need that. [applause]. We can also mention that. I dont want that. Mention other things the arts and great organizations. To support them. Now its my pleasure to turn the evening over. The books editor. Its nice to see sony people here tonight. I am the president of the National Book critics circle. For the publishing year 2016. We are delighted to have you join us. With six categories fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiog