The shortlist for the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction has been announced. The five titles vying for this prize are:
- Dominique Fortier (Rhonda Mullins, translator) - Pale Shadows
- Miranda July - All Fours
- Canisia Lubrin - Code Noir
- Sarah Manguso - Liars
- Aube Rey Lescure - River East, River West
I have only read the novel by Miranda July and am rooting for this wonderful book to win!
The winner will be announced on 1 May 2025 and will receive $150,000 USD while the four shortlisted finalist receive $12,500 each. If Pale Shadows wins, Fortier will receive $100,000 USD and translator Mullins will receive $50,000.