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The 2023 Age Book of the Year shortlists

16 Apr 2023

The 2023 Age Book of the Year Shortlists have been announced! Each winner will receive $10,000. The winners will be announced during this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival opening night on Thursday 4 May.

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