Andrew Pippos

"Andrew Pippos has written an unforgettable epic with Australian humour and Greek tragedian turns on every page. Such skill and heart and love pulses through this debut!"

Andrew Pippos spent part of his childhood getting underfoot in his family's Greek-Australian café. When he grew up, he worked in newspapers and taught in universities. Lucky's is his first novel, and it packs in everything he knows about growing up in a noisy, complicated, loving family. He lives in Sydney.

What books has Andrew Pippos written?

Andrew Pippos's debut novel is Lucky's, which is the main published work listed for him.

What genre does Andrew Pippos write in?

He writes contemporary Australian literary fiction with strong Greek-Australian family themes, blending humour and tragic elements.

What are the main themes in Lucky's?

Lucky's explores family life in a Greek-Australian household, cultural identity, growing up, and the mix of humour and tragedy found in family relationships.

Is Lucky's part of a series or a standalone novel?

Lucky's is a standalone debut novel.

Has Andrew Pippos received any notable recognition for his work?

Yes — Lucky's was shortlisted for the 2021 Miles Franklin Literary Award.