Academy Awards: Buy the books that became the 2016 Oscars nominees on Amazon

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Actor Leonardo DiCaprio accepts the Best Actor award for 'The Revenant' onstage during the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Actor Leonardo DiCaprio accepts the Best Actor award for 'The Revenant' onstage during the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) /
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Actress Alicia Vikander accepts the award for Best Supporting Actress in The Danish Girl at the 88th Oscars on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON / AFP / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Actress Alicia Vikander accepts the award for Best Supporting Actress in The Danish Girl at the 88th Oscars on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON / AFP / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) /

The Danish Girl: A Novel 

Written by David Ebershoff

Publishing Year: 2000 

Price on Amazon:

  • Paperback: $9.52
  • Hardback: $28.20
  • Kindle: $11.99

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The Danish Girl is based on the true story and romance of Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, although it is highly fictionalized. The story focuses on their relationship and fight for transgender individuals.

The novel was a National Bestseller and a New York Times Notable Book, according to Amazon.com.

The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Actor in a Leading Role (Eddie Redmayne), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Alicia Vikander), and two design awards. Alicia Vikander won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

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