We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the £10,000 #RSLOndaatje Prize 2020 – for books (fiction, non-fiction or poetry) that best evoke the spirit of a place. In these times of isolation, such works are more important than ever.

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This year’s judges are @peterfrankopan, @pascalepoet and @eviewyld.

Animations by Liang-Hsin Hunag ( @s23111303) https://www.lianghsinhuang.com/ 

The winner will be announced on Monday 4 May.

Surge ( @ChattoBooks) – Jay Bernard

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Small Days and Nights ( @circusbooks) – Tishani Doshi

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Underland ( @HamishH1931; @PenguinUKBooks) – Robert Macfarlane ( @RobGMacfarlane)

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A Portable Paradise ( @peepaltreepress) – Roger Robinson ( @rrobinson72)

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10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World ( @VikingBooksUK) – @Elif_Safak

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A Small Silence ( @CassavaRepublic) – Jumoke Verissimo ( @awapointe)

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