The shortlist for the 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award has been announced.
Three first-time nominees are among the six talented writers shortlisted for the 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award. They are joined by two previously shortlisted authors and a two-time winner.
The shortlist includes:
Chinese Postman by Brian Castro – Read our review
Theory & Practice by Michelle de Kretser – Read our review
Dirt Poor Islanders by Winnie Dunn – Good Reading’s Book Post selection as a favourite read
Compassion by Julie Janson – Listen to a podcast
Ghost Cities by Siang Lu – Read our review
Highway 13 by Fiona McFarlane – Find out more
