Are literary prizes a scam?
Failed to add items
Sorry, we are unable to add the item because your shopping cart is already at capacity.
Add to basket failed.
Please try again later
Add to Wish List failed.
Please try again later
Remove from Wish List failed.
Please try again later
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Are literary prizes a scam?
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
Kerry Clare is the first to admit that if her own book was selected for a prize her opinion would probably change. At least part of it. The writer and critic joins the show to shed light on a few of her favourite books that were left off the awards circuit this year. CBC Books producer Lucy Mann recommends one of the most popular, out of this world books of 2025. Plus, find out what musician Logan Richard reads to remind himself to be grateful.
Books discussed on this week's show include:
The Seaside Cafe Metropolis by Antanas Sileika
Starry, Starry Night by Shani Mootoo
Property by Kate Cayley
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.