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Place your bets: a Scotiabank Giller Prize primer

Margaret Atwood and Giller Prize founder Jack Rabinovitch, 1998 (photo: Tom Sandler)

Margaret Atwood and Giller Prize founder Jack Rabinovitch, 1998 (photo: Tom Sandler)

Tomorrow night, the winner of the prestigious $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize will be announced at a gala in Toronto. Still not sure where to place your bet? Here’s a recap of the five shortlisted books, plus some bonus content: