Miles Franklin Shortlist 2019
b'First awarded in 1957, this year marks the 62nd year of the Miles Franklin Literary Award.\\n\\xa0\\nJoin Katherine & Nisa as they discuss books that have made it on to the 2019 shortlist. The books span genres such as magic realism, autobiography, mystery and dystopia. Some themes found in the novels include: family, the environment, art, masculinity, relationships, race and racism \\u2013 all against a range of Australian backdrops.\\n\\xa0\\nSome of the books discussed in Episode 18 of Parra Pods include:\\n\\xa0\\nThe Lebs / Michael Mohammed Ahmad. Hatchette, 2018\\n\\xa0\\nA stolen season / Rodney Hall. Picador, 2018\\n\\xa0\\nThe death of Noah Glass / Gail Jones. Text Publishing, 2018\\n\\xa0\\nToo much lip / Melissa Lucashenko. University of Queensland Press, 2018\\n\\xa0\\nOther books in the Shortlist include:\\n\\xa0\\nA sand archive / Gregory Day. Picador, 2018\\n\\xa0\\nDyschronia / Jennifer Mills. Picador, 2018\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nDo you feel like exploring some of the AMAZING past winners of the Miles Franklin Award? Or maybe you would like to learn more about the history of the award, check out the Miles Franklin Award website.\\n\\xa0\\nHappy Listening!\\n\\xa0\\nKatherine & Nisa'