Giller Prize 2013: Complete list of winners

Lynn Coady’s Hellgoing claimed the 2013 Giller Prize for Fiction, marking a significant moment for this prestigious Canadian literary award. Known for championing works of exceptional merit, the Giller Prize (officially the Scotiabank Giller Prize) has long been one of North America’s richest book prizes, and Coady’s win underscored the judges’ appetite for fiction that balances raw authenticity with sharp wit. Hellgoing delivered exactly that—a darkly comic novel that explores human frailty and connection with unflinching honesty, qualities that clearly resonated with the selection committee.

Coady’s victory was particularly noteworthy in the context of Canadian letters, as the 2013 Giller Prize winner demonstrated the award’s continued commitment to recognizing voices that challenge conventional storytelling. The novel’s blend of dark humor and emotional depth represented the kind of sophisticated literary achievement the Giller Prize has championed since its inception, celebrating work that engages readers on both intellectual and visceral levels. For those tracking the Giller Prize winners year by year, 2013 marked an important entry in the award’s storied history.

Below you’ll find more details about this year’s winner and the broader landscape of the 2013 Giller Prize selection.

Fiction

• Hellgoing by Lynn Coady