Sometimes I ask myself: do I need to put longlists and shortlists on my blog? There are soooo many prizes on the continent. Soo many lists, long and short. Soo many winners.

But I will continue for it is a reminder of good books and short stories and poems. A sign of attention for all those writers, experienced and aspiring.

This longlist is for biennial City Press Tafelberg Nonfiction Award. Mark: it is all about nonfiction. There were 120 entries and here is the list.