Shortlist for Women's Prize for Fiction 2013 Announced

Posted on April 16, 2013

The shortlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2013 has been announced. The prize, founded in 1996, was formerly known as the Orange Prize for Fiction. The winner will receive a 30,000 pound cash prize and a bronze statue known as "The Bessie," which was created by artist Grizel Niven. Here is the shortlist:

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
May We Be Forgiven by A.M. Homes
Flight Behaviour by Barbara Kingsolver
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Manetl
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
NW by Zadie Smith

Miranda Richardson, Chair of judges, said in a statement, "After an exhilarating meeting, all the judges were in agreement that this is an exceptional year for women's fiction. The shortlist for 2013 represents six tremendous writers at the top of their game. Their individual novels are flawlessly presented, they contain a heady mix of ideas and without exception take the reader on a unique and deeply satisfying journey."

Here is a video of the panel of judges discussing the finalists: