Fiction resurgent in Guardian First Book award shortlist
Powerful fictional storytelling dominates the shortlist of this year's Guardian First Book award, announced today, which includes works that range from a portrayal of Alzheimer's to a novel that was the subject of a bidding war between 10 publishers.
Three novels, one collection of short stories and a work of reportage are in contention for the £10,000 first prize won last year by a particularly strong work of non-fiction, Alex Ross's The Rest is Noise.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Friday, 30 October, 2009
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