The contenders for Canada’s most prestigious literary award, the Giller Prize, were announced a few minutes ago. On the shortlist this year are:
- Kim Echlin for The Disappeared (Hamish Hamilton)
- Annabel Lyon for The Golden Mean (Random House)
- Linden MacIntyre for The Bishop’s Man (Random House)
- Colin McAdam for Fall (Hamish Hamilton)
- Anne Michaels for The Winter Vault (McClelland & Stewart)
This is one of those times when just being nominated really is a boon—shortlisted authors routinely see a significant spike in sales and exposure. The winner of the Giller almost inevitably becomes a national bestseller, in addition to claiming the fifty-thousand-dollar prize.
