Watch my instant reaction as I discover each book that is on the Booker shortlist before giving an overview of all 6 novels. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links.

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My video reaction to the 2024 Booker longlist:    • Booker Prize 2024 Longlist Reaction  

My shortlist predictions:    • Booker Prize 2024 shortlist predictions  


Winner announced: November 12


Books discussed & purchase links:

My Friends by Hisham Matar
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978024...

James by Percival Everett
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978103...

This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978034...

Orbital by Samantha Harvey
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978178...

Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978191...

Held by Anne Michaels
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978152...

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978178...

The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978024...

Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978139...

Wild Houses by Colin Barrett
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978022...

Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978178...

Playground by Richard Powers
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978152...

Enlightenment by Sarah Perry
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/978178...


My full reviews of some of these books:

My Friends by Hisham Matar
   • My Friends by Hisham Matar / Review  

James – Percival Everett
   • James by Percival Everett / Review  

Orbital by Samantha Harvey
   • Orbital by Samantha Harvey / review  

This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud
   • This Strange Eventful History by Clai...  

Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood
   • A New Favourite from the 2024 Booker ...  

The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
   • The SafeKeep by Yael Van Der Wouden /...  

Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel
   • Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel / Review  

Enlightenment by Sarah Perry
   • Enlightenment by Sarah Perry / some t...  

Held by Anne Michaels
   • Held by Anne Michaels / some thoughts  


Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:43 shortlist reveal
5:52 discussing each novel listed
24:52 conclusion

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