The Giller Prize is awarded annually to the author of the best Canadian novel or short story collection published in English.

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1997

• Mordecai Richler – Barney's Version

Also shortlisted:

• Michael Helm – The Projectionist
• Shani Mootoo – Cereus Blooms at Night
• Nino Ricci – Where She Has Gone
• Carol Shields – Larry's Party

Added 08 November 2005.
Updated 18 October 2009.