Sisters in Crime Australia has released a longlist in four categories for the 2026 Davitt Awards, recognizing the best crime and mystery books by Australian women. The shortlist will be unveiled in July and winners named in August/September. Check out the complete longlist here.
This year, 126 books were entered in the categories of adult fiction, nonfiction, YA, and children's books. Judges selected a longlist of 28 books "that reflect the excellent quality and maturity of stories written by Australian women crime writers. These stories are notable for their originality, depth and high level of the authors' skills."