| 2024 | Choice | Goldsmiths Prize source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Shortlist · Fiction | |
| 2024 | Choice | The Wall Street Journal Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · 10 Best Books | |
| 2024 | Choice | The Guardian Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction | |
| 2024 | Choice: A Novel | Chicago Public Library Best of the Best source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Must-Read Books: Fiction | |
| 2018 | A State of Freedom | Kirkus Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction | |
| 2018 | A State of Freedom | New York Times 100 Notable Books source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Fiction & Poetry | |
| 2017 | A State of Freedom | The Irish Times Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · International fiction | |
| 2016 | The Lives of Others | Dublin Literary Award source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Longlist · Fiction | |
| 2014 | The Lives of Others | Booker Prize source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Shortlist · Fiction | |
| 2014 | The Lives of Others | Costa Book Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Shortlist · Novel | |