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.

Writer Louise Erdrich talks with Bill about the impact of her Native American heritage.

In this classic interview, Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris -- each half-Native American -- talk about their collaboration to tell the true story of Christopher Columbus.