The wait was worth it. Welcome to the fab five novels on our short list. Congratulations!
Only the titles are published as judging continues anonymously.
It is always hard to single out five novels from all the imaginative and compelling creative work we have the privilege of reading. Thank you to everyone who sent us their words, it takes courage. Please, keep writing!
The Fab Five Shortlisted Novels
Babygirl
Bound in Shallows
Legatees
The River is a Brown God
This is About An Alligator and Nothing Else
The winners will be announced in October 2024.
