This is the boldest, bravest and most bracing book about politics that I have read this year.

The Round House is Erdrich's fourteenth novel, and it was selected for the award from a high-profile group of finalists, including Junot Díaz and Dave Eggers. Erdrich's novel takes a look at injustice on Native American reservations.

Louise Erdrich, a guest on Bill Moyers Journal, is among the finalists.