| The six Australian books shortlisted for the Readings Prize 2016 |
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'A collection of funny, bold and delightfully weird short stories from an ambitious writer with a unique voice and a wild imagination.'
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'In the tradition of the greats of the short form, this is an accomplished and sophisticated collection of stories.'
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'This expertly crafted novel is a profound and heartbreaking portrait of one woman’s life, touching on issues of ambition, wealth, class, and violence.'
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'Set in Tasmania, this is a charming, quirky and very clever debut novel, bursting with literary references and boasting a memorable cast of characters.'
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'A complex and compelling family saga set in Sri Lanka in final days of the civil war, deftly exploring conflicts around gender, class, generational divide, race and more.'
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'Set in South Australia in 1835, this beautifully written and emotionally rich debut novel grapples with the devastating effects of colonisation and the harsh realities of frontier life.'
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International Bookstore of the Year 2016
Australian Independent Book Retailer of the Year 2016
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