Booker Prize Longlist LEAKED!

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[spreadbookjoy]

I’ve always wanted to say “I can’t reveal my sources!”

[GemofBooks]

Oooo - I love the gossip!!
Headshot is high up my ‘want to read’ list, so I’d be delighted if that’s correct.
I hope Blessings is the Nigerian book that makes it - fantastic book!!

[mact]

And the leaks came true!!! For the most part!

[anges_book_chatter]

I am now locked into the Booker after this. Well done fellow spy, Mission accomplished 🕵🏼‍♂️

[TheEmzies]

I only know that if the judges don't include James on the longlist I will lose any faith in their ability as arbiters of literary greatness.

[ThirtyBooks]

This is fantastic! A few there - no Let Us Descend. And Australia got a guernsey with Charlotte Wood...I've only read the Weekend (terrible). I barely got to chapter four of Wandering Stars before I almost passed out with boredom and I was a bit underwhelmed by James. Praiseworthy is on my hit list.

[BookwormAdventureGirl]

Teasers, rumours and leaks. Oh my!! 😊💙

[Jay]

Ooooh! I love hearing gossip. Can’t wait for the big announcement.

[the_snicklefritz]

Oooo I’m glad Headshot made it! I have a feeling not everyone will get on with it like a “James” that is so universally loved, but I thought being in the collective headspace of the boxers was so well done and unique. Really happy to see it longlisted

[pamwhite]

Loved The Safe Keep, so glad it made the list

[jenniferlovesbooks]

Oh, interesting!!! I love a sneak peak. I just read The Safe Keep and was distinctly underwhelmed.... So of course it'll get a Booker nod 😂🙈

[cmleidi]

I was hoping for a more obscure list since it's always more fun to discover a completely new book. On the bright side, I've read some of these.

[lindysmagpiereads]

Thanks for this teaser. Held is a good example of where our tastes diverge. I love that book so much! And I think Parade is Cusk’s best book yet.

[PattiReadsALot]

Thanks for doing this! I definitely have The Safe Keep on my radar, and possibly Orbital 😀

[Gen-yhjz]

Little Rot has to be on the list. It’s probably the best book I have read this year. It would be a shame if it wasn’t.

[curioushmm]

wow scott...i'm looking forward to the list reveal even more now..

[Annaoreally]

Seems legit. Holding out for Cally Road, Wandering Stars and Ghost mountain though. Also there’s usually a South Asian author or Caribbean author on the list….excited for Tuesday 😂😊

[aveyclub]

Pretty surprised/disappointed to not see Praiseworthy make the list. Always love an out of the blue inclusion as well though!

[JoshsBookishVoyage]

I read orbital late last year. Found it mid. It felt more style than substance tbh.

[soniajohnson]

Have enjoyed the leaks. Planning on picking up Headshot, a book I might have overlooked if I had waited until the announcement. I think Praiseworthy deserves to be on the list, but I think it is a book I want to spend time reading, so now no rush.