Just in. The books shortlisted for the 2011 Miles Franklin Literary Award are: Bereft by Chris Womersley That Deadman Dance by Kim Scott When Colts Ran by Roger McDonald Of course, the comment has begun (on Twitter) about the fact that there are only three books. Martin Shaw says (@thebooksdesk) 'A shortlist of 3 becomes … Continue reading Miles Franklin 2011: the short shortlist
Miles Franklin shortlist
Miles Franklin Award shortlist, 2010
Guten Tag. I've a piece in today's Crikey newsletter: Miles Franklin Award: Alex Miller Puts in the Boot. It begins: 'Are there too many literary awards in Australia, and is our oldest one “slipping away”? If an Australian literary award was provided increased funding and focus, would the Miles Franklin be the most relevant?' You … Continue reading Miles Franklin Award shortlist, 2010
Sausage-fest (token Miles Franklin shortlist post)
The Miles Franklin Literary Award 2009 shortlist. So they're all dudes. But hey, thankfully the judges didn't attempt to be politically correct and throw in a chick 'for the sake of fairness'. I have so far only read one of the shortlisted titles (and have another in my reading pile … Continue reading Sausage-fest (token Miles Franklin shortlist post)
