The 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award

The 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award


Lauren Williams

Discover the 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award Shortlist – Available Now at Harry Hartog

The 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist has been announced, showcasing Australia’s finest literary talent. This prestigious award celebrates novels of the highest merit, that present Australian life in any of its phases. The 2025 shortlist features a diverse mix of established authors and exciting new voices, reflecting the richness of contemporary Australian literature.

At Harry Hartog, we’re proud to offer every title on the 2025 Miles Franklin shortlist, both in-store and online. Whether you're an avid literary reader or simply looking to discover the best of Australian fiction, this year’s shortlist is a perfect place to start. From powerful explorations of identity and belonging to evocative depictions of the Australian landscape and its future, these novels are must-reads for 2025.



Chinese Postman by Brian Castro

Theory & Practice by Michelle de Krester

Dirt Poor Islanders by Winnie Dunn

Compassion by Julie Janson

Ghost Cities by Siang Lu

Highway 13 by Fiona McFarlane