The shortlisted works for the 2009 Miles Franklin Award have been announced.
The shortlist comprises:
The Pages by Murray Bail
Wanting by Richard Flanagan
Ice by Louis Nowra
The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas
Breath by Tim Winton
The winner will be announced on June 18. First thing that strikes me is the lack of women writers on the list. And have no fear, this will be commented upon over the next few days.
