The Giller Prize Presents its 2025 Longlist
Fourteen outstanding Canadian authors have been named to the 2025 Giller Prize longlist. The 14 titles were chosen from a field of more than 100 books submitted by publishers across Canada.
Celebrating Riveting Summer Reads from Canadian Authors
Whether you’re at the beach, in a far-off country, or in your backyard, no summer is complete without an engaging book. Celebrate the final weeks of summer with some of the Giller Prize’s most entertaining finalists – or by diving into a new release from a Canadian author!
Celebrating Transformative Fiction from LGBTQ+ Authors
From 1994 finalist Shyam Selvadurai to 2022 prize winner Suzette Mayr, the Giller Prize has a long history amplifying Canada’s greatest queer writers. Pride month may be over, but it’s never too late to dive into one of their books – or to grab a new release from an LGBTQ+ author!Â
Celebrating Remarkable Fiction from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Authors for National Indigenous History Month
From two-time finalist Eden Robinson to 2024 finalist Conor Kerr, the Giller Prize has featured a wide variety of Turtle Island’s greatest First Nations, Metis, and Inuit fiction writers. Celebrate National Indigenous Heritage Month by immersing yourself in one of their books–or by grabbing a new release from an Indigenous author!
The Giller Prize Partners with Union Hotel to Spotlight Canada’s Finest Writers
An exciting new literary series offers exclusive access to thought-provoking author conversations featuring some of Canada’s most celebrated literary voices.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: In Winter I Get Up At Night
Enjoy this conversation between 2024 Giller Prize longlisted author Jane Urquhart and author Charlotte Gray.
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Important Dates
- Submission Deadline 1:
February 14, 2025 - Submission Deadline 2:
April 17, 2025 - Submission Deadline 3:
June 20, 2025 - Submission Deadline 4:
August 15, 2025 - Longlist Announcement:
September 15, 2025 - Shortlist Announcement:
October 6, 2025 - Winner Announcement:
November 17, 2025