Earlier today, the 2015 Giller Prize Longlist was announced.
- Fifteen Dogs, by André Alexis
- Arvida, by Samuel Archibald (stories)
- If I Fall, If I Die, by Michael Christie
- Outline, by Rachel Cusk
- Undermajordomo Minor, by Patrick deWitt
- Close to Hugh, by Marina Endicott
- A Beauty, by Connie Gault
- All True Not a Lie in It, by Alix Hawley
- The Winter Family, by Clifford Jackman
- Daydreams of Angels, by Heather O’Neill
- Martin John, by Anakana Schofield
- Confidence, by Russell Smith
As in the past five years, I will be joining KevinfromCanada, Kim from Reading Matters, and Alison Gzowski to form the Shadow Giller, and this looks like a promising year!
I’m embarrassed to say that Outline is the only title amongst those in the longlist that I’ve read. I was impressed with it, but not overwhelmingly so. A lot of interesting candidates. Will be very interested to read your opinions on these, Trevor.