2022 Stella Prize longlist announcement

Earlier this year, the 2022 Stella Prize longlist was announced, and it consisted of 12 exceptional books by Australian writers, with a remarkable seven of the 12 books written by debut authors and five of the 12 by First Nations authors.

The selection includes novels, short fiction, memoir, social history, a book-length essay, a graphic novel, and – eligible for the first time in 2022 – poetry.

Now in its tenth year, the Stella Prize has become an indispensable part of Australia’s literary culture, celebrating the work of women and non-binary writers, driving book sales, sparking book clubs and influencing the conversation around gender equity.

View the impressive longlist and the writers behind each book on the Stella Prize website. 

More to explore

To learn more about the Stella Prize and the upcoming shortlist, please join us for an exclusive showcase at the Readings Literary Preview: celebrating the Stella Shortlist event.