Podcast: Man Booker Prize 2014 Long list Part One

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We’re back from Scotland and delving into the Man Booker Prize 2014 long list. Continue reading “Podcast: Man Booker Prize 2014 Long list Part One”

Podcast: Finding the time to read and Booker thoughts

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This week Rob and Kate discuss their thoughts on the Booker long list and finding the time to read… Continue reading “Podcast: Finding the time to read and Booker thoughts”

Man Booker Longlist 2014 announced; what do you think?

The longlist for the 2014 Man Booker Prize was announced earlier today. This year’s list was awaited with particular curiosity because, of course, the Man Booker  trustees decided – for the first time – to change the rules which had previously allowed only British and Commonwealth authors to be considered for the prize. So…what did they pick? Thirteen novels made it to the first stage. Continue reading “Man Booker Longlist 2014 announced; what do you think?”