Shortlist for 32nd Gratiaen Prize announced

The shortlist for the 32nd Gratiaen Prize was revealed on Monday, with five authors in the running for the prestigious award. The shortlist comprises Upali Mahaliyana (He Was God's Child Too), Savin Edirisinghe (Kala Katha: Gossip, Rumours, and Idle Talk), Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe (Nowhere No Return), Vihanga Perera (The Warm South), and Ranudi Gunawardena (Wombful of Weeds). The winner will be announced on May 31, 2025. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe