The Readings New Australian Fiction Prize 2024 shortlist

We are proud to announce the six shortlisted titles for The Readings New Australian Fiction Prize, presented for the best new contribution to Australian fiction.

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But the Girl

Jessica Zhan Mei Yu

A novel about belonging, alienation, and the exquisite pleasure and pain of girlhood, But the Girl is a wry and razor-sharp coming-of-age novel for readers of The Idiot by Elif…

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The Opposite of Success

Eleanor Elliott Thomas

Wickedly sharp and absurdly funny, The Opposite of Success introduces a sensational new voice to remind us that failure is always an option.

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Salt River Road

Molly Schmidt

Introducing an exciting new voice in Australian fiction, Molly Schmidt, winner of the 2022 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award. Salt River Road is a compelling coming-of-age novel about grief and…

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No Church in the Wild

Murray Middleton

It's been five long years since violence erupted between young migrants and local police in Melbourne's inner west. A police-led trip to hike the Kokoda Trail hopes to rebuild relationships…

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Ghost Cities

Siang Lu

Perfect for fans of Haruki Murakami, Ghost Cities is a profound and highly imaginative novel that cleverly draws on Chinese history to explore the absurdity of modern life and work.

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Thanks for Having Me

Emma Darragh

The first fiction title from JOAN, consisting of interwoven stories about three generations of women in one family as they navigate girlhood, motherhood and selfhood, perfect for fans of Jennifer…

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Readings New Australian Fiction Shortlist Pack 2024

Get the six books shortlisted for the Readings New Australian Fiction Prize for a special prize! The Readings New Australian Fiction Prize is presented for the best new contribution to…

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