Shortlists announced for 2019 Russell Prize for Humour Writing

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The State Library of NSW has announced the shortlists for the 2019 Russell Prize for Humour Writing.

The $10,000 biennial prize is awarded to the best book of humour writing by an Australian author published in the last two years.

Six books were selected for the shortlist from the 56 entries.

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