The Readings New Australian Fiction Prize 2025 shortlist!

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We are delighted to reveal the six books shortlisted for The Readings New Australian Fiction Prize in 2025!

Tender, imaginative, fierce, poignant, hilarious and wise, these six books represent the very best new reads from emerging Australian writers.

Read the judges' comments here and discover The Readings New Australian Fiction Prize 2025 shortlist below.

An absorbing debut about a woman and her daughter who retreat to rural New South Wales to make a new life.

A dazzling novel about a destitute young writer who is caught in a web of lies after pursuing the ultimate scoop.

A revelatory story about an ordinary woman who will let nothing stand in the way of her grandchildren's safety.

A deeply affecting portrait of a dysfunctional family and the far-reaching repercussions of addiction.

A razor-sharp satire about online culture and what some people will do to succeed (or just survive) in a rigged system.

A wildly inventive novel about a young translator and the skewed power dynamics – both personal and professional – that shape her.

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