National Fictions: Literature, Film, and the Construction of Australian Narrative | 
And finally, the NBA longlist for fiction has arrived! I have to say, I‘m fascinated by this list. Though I‘m a bit annoyed that fully half aren‘t out yet (and 3 won‘t be out until November), I‘m delighted that some of the “expected” books (like Audition) aren‘t here. I like the surprise and the continued NBA habit of including small press books (there are 2). I haven‘t read a single one of these and can‘t wait to dig in!
AmyG Thanks for posting. 2mo
squirrelbrain Yes, many / most aren‘t out here yet, and they‘re not on NG (yet) either. I‘ve read Flashlight and have an ARC of Palaver. I‘ve reserved The Antidote at the library. I think the only other one I can get hold of (to buy)is North Sun and that doesn‘t sound like my thing. 2mo
Hooked_on_books @squirrelbrain I‘m so envious that you have Palaver! I would read it regardless, as I like BW. I‘ve requested it on NG and am waiting for them to turn me down. 🤪 Though I did get approved for the Majumdar! It‘s funny, since I can‘t even get my hands on half of these, it takes a lot of the urgency away. I haven‘t figured out if that‘s good or bad. 2mo
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squirrelbrain It makes me more impatient to read them! 😜 I looked for the Majumdar on NG a while ago and it wasn‘t there, and still isn‘t. 🤷♀️ 2mo
BarbaraBB I haven‘t read any of these. Very much intrigued. Let‘s find out which of these are available in the Netherlands 😀 2mo
Hooked_on_books @squirrelbrain Ha! I love our different reactions! I was able to get The Antidote from the library today and thus should start that soon. I also swung by the bookstore in Seaside and struck out. I had hoped they would have the Alameddine, but no luck. 🤷🏼♀️ 2mo
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