well the booker been announced and here are the 4 shortlisted books for the booker ,and what a bunch they are sure see a rush in sales for them .
HOWARDS END BY E M FORSTER
A story of a family the fourth novel from this up and coming writer ,his last room with a view was shortlist for the booker but only made shortlist .is the bookies favourite at moment !
THE HISTORY OF MR POLLY BY H G WELLS
A comic novel by the past booker winner ,we follow Alfred Pollys story in this funny novel
P SMITH IN THE CITY BY P G WODEHOUSE
An interesting character from Wodehouse a new young novelist with a grand hand at comic writing ,all about mike and psmith also a dollop of cricket thrown in for a good turn .
PRESTER JOHN BY JOHN BUCHAN
A novel about david crawfords adventures in spouthern africa during the recent zulu uprisng a novel about our empire ,the judges said
Well thats the booker 1910 shortlist what do you think ?
will these books stand the test of time ?
LOL! Unfortunately I haven’t read any of them yet, but I really should. I’ll let you know who should win some time in the future!
thought be a different idea
Good post, Stu! Thanks for taking us away, however momentarily, from the present Booker fervor. I read and like Howard’s End a while ago.
welcome Kinna ,all the best stu
This is great. There have been soooooo many Booker shortlist posts it was nice to see a funny one.
yes there had been a lot so thought I d liven the debate up lol ,all the best stu
I had to go and find out how far back the Booker prize really goes ;-).
I read “Howard’s End” eons ago, and have read some Wodehouse but not that one. Not sure Prester John stood the test of time, never heard of the author.
It does make one think how many Booker Prize short listers (and even winners) really do stand the test of time!
John Buchan best known for 39 steps and greenmantle featuring his hero richard hannay ,i like howards end when i read it ,and have read other wodehouse too ,all the best stu
And no Arnold Bennett! Recount! Recount!
oh sure he ll make 1911 sort list adrian ,all the best stu
Love it! I think that cover of Psmith is wonderful – even better than the new editions.
IT is isn’t it just great ,all the best stu