It's been a great pleasure to be one of the judges for this and to be able to announce an outstanding shortlist:

The Coast of Leitrim – Kevin Barry

What Can You Do With A General – Emma Cline

Comme – Paul Dalla Rosa

All the Poems Contained Within Will Mean Everything to Everyone – Joe Dunthorne

In Silhouette – Louise Kennedy

A Partial List of the Saved – Danielle McLaughlin