The shortlist has been selected for the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, which aims to "recognize novels, short story collections, and graphic novels written by women and non-binary authors and published in the U.S. and Canada." The winner receives $150,000 and a five-night stay at Fogo Island Inn, while the four finalists each receive $12,500. The winner and other finalists will be invited to participate in a group retreat residency in the Leighton Artist Studios, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
The shortlist:
Pale Shadows by Dominique Fotier, translated by Rhonda Mullins
All Fours by Miranda July
Code Noir by Canisia Lubrin
Liars by Sarah Manguso
River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure
Alexandra Skoczylas, CEO of the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, commented: "Congratulations to these remarkable authors on behalf of everyone at the Carol Shields Prize Foundation. The five finalists represent the finest in literary fiction from women and non-binary authors published in 2024. We are proud to support these authors in a time when our mission to amplify the voices of women and non-binary writers feels more vital than ever."