The Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses rewards the best fiction published by publishers with fewer than 5 full-time employees.

There are 10 books on this year's longlist, announced on 4 February. I'm aiming to read as many as I can this year. Who else wants to give it a go?

For a rundown of the nominees, here's a great overview.

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UPDATE: The shortlist has been announced. You can see the shortlisted books here.