The Giller Prize Announces 2004 Shortlist
Today, in a morning press conference that drew over 100 media and members of the publishing industry, the Giller Prize announced its 2004 shortlist. Selected by an esteemed jury panel, comprised of authors Charlotte Gray, Alistair MacLeod and M.G. Vassanji, the six finalists were chosen from 94 books submitted for consideration. Those books were submitted by 35 publishers from every region of the country.