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Curious about the 2024 Booker Prize? Wondering if the shortlisted novels live up to the hype? In this latest episode Kate and Laura are joined by returning guests Phil, Sarah and Martin to dive deep into this year's shortlist bringing you their usual frank, honest opinions in true book-club style.
This isn't your typical review show — you get real, unfiltered thoughts from book lovers who tell it like it is. From literary brilliance to unexpected twists, find out which books wowed us, which ones left us wanting more, and whether this year's Booker picks truly deserve the spotlight. Plus of course our guesses as to which one might win.
Notes
Check out Martin's brilliant blog Eyes on the Prize for a fantastic look back through Booker Winners past, including his 'worst to best' ranking.
Other books mentioned
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
The Trees by Percival Everett
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
My Friends by Hisham Matar
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