Recs if you like Oscar and Lucinda...

Based on the list/book published in 2006, general editor Peter Boxall.

For people who are interested in a long-term challenge to read all of the Booker Prize longlisted books, but before 2001 there were only shortlisted books so I am going to separate these into two different lists. Please see the pinned comment for the 2001+ companion list link and the winners for each year!

These are mostly in order by year

A while back, I had to compile a list of Australian books containing the motive “prophecy, vision, transcendental dream”. Since I’m from Germany, I had to make do with what I could access from here (which was already a lot), but I would love some additions from more well-read peeps :) Enjoy, go crazy, go wild!

Announced on ABC Radio National 18 October 2026

For when you want to curl up with a sad story that'll quietly break your heart, but may also remind you how beautiful life can be.