Now, in its 24th year, the gathered writers, publishers, executives and politicians at the gala Scotiabank Giller Prize erupted in joy as Torontonian Michael Redhill was announced as the winner of the $100,000 award on Monday night — the richest book prize in the nation. Torontonian Michael Redhill’s book Bellevue Square (Doubleday Canada) was cited by the jury for its “complex literary wonders,” saying that it is “warm, and funny, and smart. Let’s celebrate that it is, simply, a pleasure to read.” Redhill was shortlisted for the Giller in 2001 for his novel Martin Sloane. Each of the five finalists and their books was presented by a celebrity author, including John Irving, Madeleine Thien and Rupi Kaur. So go out, buy the books, and next time you’re thinking of going out for dinner?

Source: thestar November 20, 2017 21:00 UTC