What are some of the best prize-winning books to read? With Sara Collins
Ask Penguin · Penguin Books UK
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Show Notes
What is it like to judge the world's most prestigious book prize? How do judges manage to read 150 submissions in a matter of months? And how do publishers update the winning book jacket so swiftly?
In the first episode of our new series Ask Penguin, join our new host, Rhianna Dhillon as we delve into the world of literary prizes with this year's Booker Prize judge and award-winning author, Sara Collins. We also answer your Ask Penguin questions with plenty of book recommendations to inspire your next read.
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For more information about this episode including a full list of books discussed visit: Episode 1: Prize-winners
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins
The Safe Keep by Yael Van Der Wouden
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo
The Emperor's Babe by Bernadine Evaristo
Gliff by Ali Smith
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