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Miles Franklin Literary Award 2015

The 2015 Miles Franklin Literary Award went to The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna. 5 books made the shortlist and 10 the longlist.

Winner

  1. The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Lagunasource (opens in a new tab)

Shortlist

  1. After Darkness by Christine Pipersource (opens in a new tab)
  2. Golden Boys by Sonya Hartnettsource (opens in a new tab)
  3. The Golden Age by Joan Londonsource (opens in a new tab)
  4. Tree Palace by Craig Sherbornesource (opens in a new tab)

Longlist

  1. Here Come the Dogs by Omar Musasource (opens in a new tab)
  2. In Certain Circles by Elizabeth Harrowersource (opens in a new tab)
  3. Nest by Inga Simpsonsource (opens in a new tab)
  4. The Lost Child by Suzanne McCourtsource (opens in a new tab)
  5. When the Night Comes by Favel Parrettsource (opens in a new tab)

About the Miles Franklin Literary Award

Winners, shortlists and longlists 2006-2025 from Perpetual's official recipients history; 2006 (absent from the official record) is winner and shortlist only, from ABC News.

Organization: Perpetual. Years are award years, which can differ from publication years. Official site (opens in a new tab)

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