The Orange Prize shortlist was announced this morning in London, featuring: Wolf Hall, by Hillary MantelThe Lacuna, by Barbara KingsolverA Gate at the Stairs, by Lorrie MooreBlack Water Rising, by Attica Locke The Very Thought of You, Rosie Alison The White Woman on the Green Bicycle, by Monique Roffey Locke and Alison’s books are both debuts; Alison and Roffey’s books have not been published in the US yet. The winner will be named June 9.