2023 Booker Prize speculation Showing 1,201-1,250 of 1,356

[Yahaira]

any American's on the list? or should I ask which Americans?

[David]

Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer wrote: "It was also VERY easy to do a Dog picture for it which influenced my choice."

Your dog maybe. Not mine.

[switterbug (Betsey)]

Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer wrote: "I am suddenly really hating on Demon C"

Why?

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer]

Because it’s that or Soldier, Sailor and I wanted the latter to at least be shortlisted.

Hoping to see some more Granta Best of … authors on the list including a group member!!

[Mohamed]

Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer wrote: "Because it’s that or Soldier, Sailor and I wanted the latter to at least be shortlisted.

Hoping to see some more Granta Best of … authors on the list including a group member!!"

he still did not confirm his inclusion yet. hopefully he will update us on that soon

[David]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=des...

same name, sort of

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer]

That’s Elaine Feeney How To Build a Boat surely

[Mohamed]

Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer wrote: "That’s Elaine Feeney How To Build a Boat surely"

that's two authors for now. Who's the third? the forth?

[Emmeline]

Hmmm, can't say I'm getting a must-read vibe from these "rumours."

[Ruben]

Emily wrote: "Hmmm, can't say I'm getting a must-read vibe from these "rumours.""

The griping has begun, even before the announcement :)

[Emmeline]

It saves time afterwards :-D

[switterbug (Betsey)]

I don't think it has to be either Demon Copperhead OR Soldier Sailor on Booker longlist. I'm confused! What does one have to do with the other?

[Owen]

switterbug (Betsey) wrote: "I don't think it has to be either Demon Copperhead OR Soldier Sailor on Booker longlist. I'm confused! What does one have to do with the other?"

They’re both Faber books, and apparently only one has made it on to the longlist

[David]

switterbug (Betsey) wrote: "I don't think it has to be either Demon Copperhead OR Soldier Sailor on Booker longlist. I'm confused! What does one have to do with the other?"

Just one from Faber, per the rumors.

[Mohamed]

Rumors say it is not DC. So it is likely Soldier sailor (Irish author) or other titles from Faber

[David]

I've also thought Shy has a good chance. Shy is another one from Faber. GY's post in message 1205 lists some of the notable Faber books.

[Laura]

I would love if it isn't DC- I thought it really lost steam about halfway through and I think winning two major book prizes is more than enough for it.

[Elizabeth]

Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer wrote: "Given Shapiro has clearly not enjoyed reading most of the novels someone on Bookstagram asked what it would take for him to like a novel"

This is hilarious! It somehow does not surprise me that a professor of early modern English lit is overly picky about modern-day novels.

[switterbug (Betsey)]

David wrote: "switterbug (Betsey) wrote: "I don't think it has to be either Demon Copperhead OR Soldier Sailor on Booker longlist. I'm confused! What does one have to do with the other?"

Just one from Faber, pe..."

Ohhh. Oh those rumors!

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer]

Bed Sting and …

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer]

Or even Bee

[Hugh, Active moderator]

On the admin side, I just got a picture Captcha creating a second thread in a few minutes after none for days. If that happens again tomorrow, creating 13 book threads could take a while...

[Mohamed]

Derek wrote: "Sebastian Barry"

The only Faber book on the list.

[Laura]

Derek wrote: "Sebastian Barry"

Oh no, after I swore to never read another Barry book again after how much I disliked Days Without End- the longlist is off to a very rough start for me.

[Alwynne]

Ruben wrote: "Emily wrote: "Hmmm, can't say I'm getting a must-read vibe from these "rumours.""

The griping has begun, even before the announcement :)"

I'm already inwardly griping about the Zadie Smith, started the ARC a while ago but set it aside because it didn't grab me, the subject matter has potential but the delivery seemed quite stilted and wooden.

[David]

Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer wrote: "Bed Sting and …"

The Bernstein

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer]

No Barry I think

[Mohamed]

Derek wrote: "Most are rumours, but two confirmed longlistees now."

What about debuts, Derek?

[David]

Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer wrote: "No Barry I think"

You're right. Just rumors for Bernstein.

[David]

That would seem to rule out the Kilroy, if true.

[Mohamed]

David wrote: "That would seem to rule out the Kilroy, if true."

Yeah, sadly!

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer]

How accurate is the Irish slam Poet as that surely has to be Feeney?

[Laura]

Aw, I'm sad about Catton!

[Mohamed]

Derek wrote: "Yeah, sorry, Bernstein was a rumour but Barry is confirmed. And no Pin or Catton apparently. Which is surprising."

So who's on the list? is it another 2018 year?

[Kevin]

Where are these rumours coming from? Is there a mole in the Booker!?

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer]

More leaks than a sieve

[Kevin]

The deduction process on this topic reminds me of when I was entering the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Saw that one of the judges' Instagrams, an older chap, that he really liked hiking so I entered a short story I'd done about an older chap who really liked hiking. Ended up winning the whole thing. That's probably not why it won, though... but maybe it helped.

It's fun, regardless.

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer]

Just hope the judges have a thing for famished ghouls

[Kevin]

Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer wrote: "Just hope the judges have a thing for famished ghouls"

Hoping someone had a nice beach holiday in Trinidad recently and left with extremely good vibes.

[Ruben]

Looks like they all went to rainy Ireland instead...

[Kevin]

Derek wrote: "Always a good way to approach prizes. Looking forward to reading your book :)"

Likewise!

[Mohamed]

I am rooting for Hungry ghosts Kevin, it truly deserves a place on the shortlist. I remember one of the judges talked about the internationality of the prize and how they are keen to include many writers from different countries.
Finger crossed.

[Mohamed]

Derek wrote: "Yeah, sorry, Bernstein was a rumour but Barry is confirmed. And no Pin or Catton apparently. Which is surprising."

So no Australian this ear too?

[switterbug (Betsey)]

Wait what? Where are these confirmations coming from? I thought we won’t know till tomorrow?

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer]

Rumours only

[Kevin]

Mohamed wrote: "I am rooting for Hungry ghosts Kevin, it truly deserves a place on the shortlist. I remember one of the judges talked about the internationality of the prize and how they are keen to include many w..."

Folks here are rooting for it more than I am. I don't want them to be disappointed. I hadn't written it with prizes in mind and was honestly surprised when I saw it coming up on predictions. If it does happen, it would be the first time a Caribbean-resident author has longlisted for it.

It's a very packed year this year!

[Laura]

Shame about Catton. Relieved about Pin.

[Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer]

Ok. Bookstagram rumour now. The initials MBB.

Any ideas? I am lost.

[Mohamed]

Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer wrote: "Ok. Bookstagram rumour now. The initials MBB.

Any ideas? I am lost."

A novel title or author?
also do you have the original post?

[Owen]

Gumble's Yard - Golden Reviewer wrote: "Ok. Bookstagram rumour now. The initials MBB.

Any ideas? I am lost."

I’ll be surprised if Millie Bobby Brown’s debut makes the cut…