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Today the 2009 Giller Prize longlist was announced! I’ll pass you on to KevinfromCanada, who has written up a bit about the prize, a bit about this longlist, and a bit about the Shadow Jury, of which I’m a part.
But, here is the list itself:
- Margaret Atwood: The Year of the Flood
- Martha Bailie: The Incident Report
- Kim Echlin: The Disappeared
- Claire Holden: The Heart Specialist
- Paulette Jiles: The Colour of Lightning
- Jeanette Lynes: The Factory Voice
- Annabel Lyon: The Golden Mean
- Linden MacIntyre: The Bishop’s Man
- Colin McAdam: Fall
- Anne Michaels: The Winter Vault
- Shani Mootoo: Valmiki’s Daughter
- Kate Pullinger: The Mistress of Nothing
The shortlist will be announced on October 6 (soon!).
I have to admit that I have never heard of the Giller Prize. Interesting. I think its neat that you are on the Shadow Jury with KFC. Sadly the only author on the list that I recognize is Margaret Atwood. I’ve read some of her works and am amazed at her talent – she is such an extraordinary writer. Alias Grace is my favorite book by her. I have yet to read The Year of the Flood, which I have heard is great. I have also heard it follows Oryx and Crake. Anyhow, its currently on my TBR list. I’m looking forward to your posting about this award and the nominees and their works.
[...] My Favorite Lit-Blog Things: September 25, 2009 KfC lays out the plans of the Giller Prize Shadow Jury. I am looking forward their reviews and decision more than the actual prize. Mookse and the Gripes is part of the Giller Prize Shadow Jury and has posted the longlist. [...]