Friday, 4 April 2025

Carol Shields Prize for Fiction Shortlist 2025

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.