The Griffin Prize Presents the Shortlists of Pure Love and Awesomeness!

The Canadian Shortlist


Revolver
Kevin Connolly
House of Anansi Press











Crabwise to the Hounds
Jeramy Dodds
Coach House Books












The Sentinel
A. F. Moritz
House of Anansi Press












The International Shortlist


The Lost Leader
Mick Imlah
Faber and Faber













Life on Earth
Derek Mahon
Gallery Press













Rising, Falling, Hovering
C. D. Wright
Copper Canyon Press














Primitive Mentor
Dean Young
University of Pittsburgh Press










I really believe this might be the one of the strongest overall shortlists in the history of the prize. I don't have a beef with any of the inclusions. The readings are going to be great!

Here are my predictions:

Canadian: A.F. Moritz

International: C.D. Wright