Giller Prize Spotlight: Éric Chacour
Éric Chacour's debut novel What I Know About You, translated by Pablo Strauss, has been longlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize. Born in Montreal to Egyptian parents, Éric Chacour has shared his life between France and Quebec. A graduate in applied economics and international relations, he now works in the financial sector. What I Know About You is his first novel.
The Giller Prize Presents its 2024 Longlist
Twelve outstanding Canadian authors have been named to the 2024 Giller Prize longlist. The 12 titles were chosen from a field of more than 100 books submitted by publishers across Canada.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: Girlfriend on Mars
Enjoy this conversation between 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlisted author Deborah Willis and author Rebecca Makkai.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: The Rooftop Garden
Enjoy this conversation between 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlisted author Menaka Raman-Wilms and author Andrew F. Sullivan.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: Wait Softly Brother
Enjoy this conversation between 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlisted author Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer and Canadian author Tanis Rideout.
[Video] The Giller Book Club: The Clarion
Enjoy this conversation between 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlisted author Nina Dunic and Canadian author Gail Anderson-Dargatz.
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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
