Western Lane Falling Animals Okay Days
Lucky Red Tom Lake Land of Milk and Honey
Bird Life Held Parasol Against the Axe
Fewer candidates for me this year – several of my standout reads by women have been in translation and therefore not eligible – and, as usual, some of the novels above appear more in hope than expectation but I’d be delighted if any one of these twelve snags the judges’ attention. Fingers firmly crossed. Any titles that you’d love to see on the judges’ list?
Non-fiction fans may already know this year is the inaugural year for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction but just in case, the longlist for that has already been announced and it’s here. I already have a couple of these on my tbr list and no doubt will be adding more soon.
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I’m always behind so I’ve not read any, but from what I know I think you and the judges might agree on Western Lane and Parasol… fingers crossed!
Indeed! I had some success with the Booker last year so you never know.
Well, I’ve only read three of these so far, so I have work to do. But on what I have read, Falling Animals does well.
A favourite for me and might even be a possible with the judges.
I hadn’t read any of your choices but then I saw the list yesterday and didn’t even recognise most of the titles. Perhaps I have been living under a rock.
If it’s any comfort, most of them were new to me, too! Only one of my wishes came true.
The only one of these I’ve read is Held but have both Clear and Tom Lake on my wishlist. Looking back at what I read that would qualify, I can only pick out The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou by Eleni Kyriacou.
Not one I know – I’ll check it out. Thanks, Cathy.
I haven’t read any of these so must find out more. Thanks for the non-fiction link – I’ve added How to Say Babylon to my wish list.
The non-fiction list seem to be announced very quietly. I had to go looking for it.
The WP has really snuck up on me this year. I kept a file of eligible reads through much of last year but then failed to add anything to it in these past few months. Seeing your post and Eric’s on social media makes me want to chip in, too! I’ll see if I can pull together predictions and/or a wish list before Tuesday. I think 2 of yours will overlap with my list…
As ever, I’d be keen to see what you come up with and, of course, I’m wondering which two…
Nice choices Susan, Falling Animals would be a nice addition to the list. I’m keeping fingers crossed for Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy as I really thought she might make the Booker longlist…
Thanks, Cathy. I’ve seen so much praise for the Kilroy that I’m sure I’d have included it if I’d read it.
Ah, I’ve not yet read Memory Piece but it’s on my longlist wishlist because I loved The Leavers so much! I’d also like to see Tom Lake on the list, which I adored.
You’re in for a treat with Memory Piece! Patchett’s such a great writer, isn’t she.
A great selection! I hope you’re right on a good many of them.
Thank you. Fingers crossed!
I’d love to see Western Lane make the list. It must be on there! I also liked Lucky Red and Tom Lake all right. And I’d like to check out Leaving … and is Clear good??
I thought Clear was sublime. Stunning writing. Fingers crossed for all of those although Lucky Red is more to give it another mention than with any hope it will be on the judges’ list,
Fun to read your list and Rebecca’s list, and now I’m off to read because there are so many books untouched or unread. Sheesh! Looking forward to the announcement of course. Good luck with your wishes.
Thank you! Not long to go, now.
What a rich life in reading! It is a fun exercise and I enjoy reading it.
Thank you. All will be revealed this evening!
I see there is now a Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, with six interesting authors on the shortlist.
I’ll be looking to that to expand my non-fiction reading.
Yes its great that there is this new category now, with some good writers. They all sound very interesting, especially the books by Cumming and Sinclair. I have read Laura Cumming’s previous book On Chapel Sands, which is really good
I’ve seen lots of good reports of her writing.