The Miles Franklin Literary award is a prestigious annual award that highlights excellence in Australian Literature. Showcasing both established and up-coming voices, this longlist showcases Australian life in all it's diversity and celebrates the richness and complexity Australian Fiction can offer.
The 2026 Judges include Richard Neville, Mitchell Librarian of the State Library of NSW and Chair; literary scholar, A/Prof Jumana Bayeh; literary scholar and translator, Dr Mridula Nath Chakraborty; literary scholar and author Prof Tony Hughes-d’Aeth; with literary scholar and Director of AustLit, A/Prof Maggie Nolan.
We are proud to support these incredible Australian stories at Harry Hartog. Whether you’re planning a reading challenge, curating your next book club stack or simply looking for the best contemporary Australian fiction right now, the 2026 Miles Franklin longlist is the perfect place to begin. Shop the range online or instore and tell us your pick to win!
