The Readings Bookshop weblog has reported that the shortlisted works for the First Indie Awards have been announced. This award is presented by Australia's independent boksellers for the best book of the past 12 months. The winner will be announced on October 6th.
The shortlisted works are:
Debut Fiction: Addition by Toni Jordan
Non-Fiction: American Journeys by Don Watson
Fiction: Breath by Tim Winton
Children's Book: Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan