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Giller shortlist names three novels, two short-fiction collections, no graphic novels

Three novels and two short-story collections have been named to the shortlist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. The winner of the $100,000 prize will be announced Nov. 9 on CBC in a presentation hosted by actor Eric McCormack. Jazz singer Diana Krall will perform as part of the broadcast.

The five finalists were chosen by a jury chaired by Mark Sakamoto that featured authors David Chariandy, Tom Rachman, and Eden Robinson, and The Guardian’s literary critic Claire Armitstead. One-hundred-eighteen books were considered.

Graphic novels were eligible for the first time this year. Seth’s graphic novel Clyde Fans was included on the 14-title longlist but did not qualify for the shortlist.

The five shortlisted books follow.

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October 5th, 2020

2:25 pm

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