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Hey bookworms! Exciting news coming your way. The Ursula K. Le Guin Literary Trust, known for celebrating the magic of imagination, has just revealed the shortlist for the second annual Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction. And let me tell you, it’s a seriously impressive lineup.

This fabulous literary prize awards a whopping $25,000 to a writer for a single work of imaginative fiction. A pretty sweet deal, right?

Now, let’s delve into the juicy details and see which amazing authors have made the cut. Brace yourselves!

First up on the list is “Wolfish” by Christiane Andrews, published under Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. It seems mysterious and enticing, doesn’t it?

Next, we have “Arboreality” by Rebecca Campbell, published by Stelliform. With a title like that, I can already feel the enchantment seeping through the pages.

“Spear” by Nicola Griffith, brought to us by Tordotcom, is the next contender. Prepare for some thrilling adventures, folks!

“Ten Planets” by Yuri Herrera, translated by Lisa Dillman and published by Graywolf, promises to transport you to otherworldly realms. Get your spacesuits ready!

“The Spear Cuts Through Water” is Simon Jimenez’s masterpiece, published by Del Rey. I wonder what epic tale lies behind that intriguing title?

Zain Khalid’s “Brother Alive,” a creation from Grove Atlantic, has also earned a spot on this prestigious list. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions!

Then we have “Meet Us By the Roaring Sea” by Akil Kumarasamy, published by FSG. This novel undoubtedly holds an ocean of stories waiting to be discovered.

R.B. Lemberg’s “Geometries of Belonging,” published by Fairwood, captures our attention with its exotic and captivating allure.

Last but not least, we have “Drinking from Graveyard Wells” by Yvette Lisa Ndlovu, brought to us by University Press of Kentucky. I can’t even fathom what dark tales await within those pages.

A fantastic selection panel, featuring William Alexander, Alexander Chee, Karen Joy Fowler, Tochi Onyebuchi, and Shruti Swamy, has the tough task of choosing the winner for this year’s prize. What a remarkable group of literary minds!

For all you curious souls yearning for more details, be sure to visit the Ursula K. Le Guin Literary Trust website. They’ve got the inside scoop on everything prize-related.

And if you’re craving an in-depth conversation about the prize, don’t miss out on the interview with Theo Downes-Le Guin. Find it right here, folks.

So, make yourselves comfy with a warm cuppa and dive into these enthralling titles. Immerse yourselves in the imaginative worlds crafted by these exceptional authors. And, who knows, you might just discover your next literary obsession.

Happy reading, folks!