Huge congratulations to our two authors shortlisted in the Australian Independent Bookseller Awards 2022 – Danielle Binks for The Monster of Her Age in the Young Adult category, and Lyn Yeowart’s The Silent Listener for Debut Fiction!

An incredible showing for these two ambitious and brilliant Aussie books released during especially trying times!

Congratulations to the fellow shortlisted, and all those on the longlist too – during these unprecedented years there have been some amazing books, and we love to see them celebrated.

Especial thanks to Australian Indie Booksellers, and the independent bookstores and booksellers – the beating heart of our industry who have kept us all going!

The winners will be announced at a virtual awards event on March 21