Six books, from 41 eligible nominations, have been shortlisted for the 2024 ACT Book of the Year award.

The ACT Book of the Year Award recognises quality contemporary literary works including fiction, non-fiction and poetry published in the previous calendar year by local authors.

The 2024 ACT Book of the Year shortlist

• The Measure of Sorrow: Stories by J. Ashley-Smith
• The Great Gallipoli Escape by Jackie French
• The Seven by Chris Hammer
• Sleeplessness by Paul Hetherington
• Untethered by Ayesha Inoon
• Tiwi Story: Turning history downside up by Mavis Kerinaiua and Laura Rademaker

The eligible nominated books are read and judged by an independent, three-person panel – Helen Ennis, TR Napper and Barina South.

The winner will be announced on August 6.