The 2021 shortlist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award has been announced! The Miles Franklin Literary Award celebrates novels of the highest literary merit that tell stories about Australian life, shining a light on some of the country’s most talented writers.

Below are the six shortlisted titles:

• Amnesty by Aravind Adiga

• The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott

• At the Edge of the Solid World by Daniel Davis Wood

• The Labyrinth by Amanda Lohrey

• Lucky’s by Andrew Pippos

• The Inland Sea by Madeleine Watts

Chair of the 2021 Miles Franklin judging panel, Richard Neville says: ‘In various ways each of this year’s shortlisted books investigate destructive loss: of loved ones, freedom, self and the environment. There is, of course, beauty and joy to be found, and decency and hope, largely through the embrace of community but, as the shortlist reminds us, often community is no match for more powerful forces.’

Each of the 2021 shortlisted authors will receive $5,000 from the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund. The 2021 winner will be revealed on 15 July and will receive $60,000. Find out more about the Miles Franklin Literary Award and about this year’s shortlisted books here.

We’re please to be offering all six shortlisted titles in a specially priced pack for $139()!

Please note that due to demand there is limited stock availability over the next few days. Rest assured, we have more copies coming.