Loved the video. Fun!!! The amount of newly published books you read, I'm surprised you don't have more of these videos. These days I rarely finish a new book. I feel there has been a drop in quality for many years now in literary novels. I have started reading older books to fix this DNF problem, and I tend to have more luck finishing them. 😂
@@charlottemolloy But I do like you keeping me up to date with the new titles! Even though I don't buy so many these days I still like to know what's going on from you
I don't think my reading tastes overlap too much with yours, but this time I actually agree with you almost 100% (I did like Western Lane, but I'm not really expecting to see it on the longlist). In addition what I really don't want to see is another Greek myth retelling that's basically the exact same story only centered on a female character and with a snappy modern writing style.
I enjoyed this video. I'm so with you on The Fraud, I'm terrified it will be longlisted. I've read Chlorine, I doubt very much it will be longlisted, but maybe one of the judges likes bad books.
actually really reassuring to hear someone else say that about Zadie Smith’s work because I want to love it but just find it really full every time I try😅
Thank you, Charlotte. Your vidoes are always enjoyable. I'm glad the intro is back. Since 56% of books published in the US are written by women, it seems like the men are really under-represented in this prize! 🙂
CHARLOTTE! ( this is a thing now , sowwie ) I’m sooooo excited for the WPFF longlist !!! And I’m not a non - fiction head typically but that list sounds like some bangers 📕 🪱 💚
Zadie Smith wrote an essay about EM Forrester that had a sly "joke" about his sexuality in it. I didn't mind her painfully erudite writing style. Is she a mean spirited person who punches down though? I can't unsee it in my mind and I just can't read her work now.
Charlotteeeee I CANNOT accept this Soldier Sailor negativity 😭 It’s bloody fantastic. It’s really not that ‘stream of consciousness’ (which is something I struggle with) and is definitely just a very realistic take on motherhood rather than a takedown of it. Read it!!!
Haha I loved this!! Gonna stay away from Penance as can’t cope with graphic body horror. I have heard quite a few bad things about The Fraud now. So even though I think it’s in with a strong chance of being listed I probably won’t get to it 🤷♀️ Thank you for shouting out the Plodalong again 😘❤️
that's such a fun idea for a video! haha I'm with you with on Soldier Sailor - doesn't sound like my kind of thing. And I've read The Fraud and wished I hadn't wasted my time - definitely hoping it doesn't make the list. I don't think Yellowface is the kind of book that makes the women's prize...but I guess we never know! And yes Penance, I had it on my initial predictions list but he more I looked at it the more I was like, no I don't want it.
@@charlottemolloy haha I’ve been laying low as there’s been a lot going on in my life. I don’t often comment but then you slagged off penance so I had to pipe up 😉
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Loved the video. Fun!!! The amount of newly published books you read, I'm surprised you don't have more of these videos. These days I rarely finish a new book. I feel there has been a drop in quality for many years now in literary novels. I have started reading older books to fix this DNF problem, and I tend to have more luck finishing them. 😂
I can relate to the quality drop. Maybe I should be heading to the older titles.
@@charlottemolloy But I do like you keeping me up to date with the new titles! Even though I don't buy so many these days I still like to know what's going on from you
I don't think my reading tastes overlap too much with yours, but this time I actually agree with you almost 100% (I did like Western Lane, but I'm not really expecting to see it on the longlist). In addition what I really don't want to see is another Greek myth retelling that's basically the exact same story only centered on a female character and with a snappy modern writing style.
That is true, please no Greek myth retellings! 😭
😂 you’re on a roast roll
I enjoyed this video. I'm so with you on The Fraud, I'm terrified it will be longlisted. I've read Chlorine, I doubt very much it will be longlisted, but maybe one of the judges likes bad books.
Well that's a relief about Chlorine!
actually really reassuring to hear someone else say that about Zadie Smith’s work because I want to love it but just find it really full every time I try😅
Thank you, Charlotte. Your vidoes are always enjoyable. I'm glad the intro is back.
Since 56% of books published in the US are written by women, it seems like the men are really under-represented in this prize! 🙂
Thank god! 😂
I don’t think I’ll be wanting anything to do with any book to do with the sea after Pod. 😂 I’ve never actually tried a Zadie Smith book.
So glad someone else doesnt get on with Zadie Smith 😅
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Oooo controversial Charlotte!! Love a bit of saltiness 😂😂
CHARLOTTE! ( this is a thing now , sowwie ) I’m sooooo excited for the WPFF longlist !!! And I’m not a non - fiction head typically but that list sounds like some bangers 📕 🪱 💚
It's a thing and I love it! Tell me your name so I can shout it back! 💚
Zadie Smith wrote an essay about EM Forrester that had a sly "joke" about his sexuality in it. I didn't mind her painfully erudite writing style. Is she a mean spirited person who punches down though? I can't unsee it in my mind and I just can't read her work now.
Interesting point that I didnt know about- thank you!
You are not the first to say that about Zadie Smith but I still want to try some of her books. We will see what I think? 😊💙
I'm still curious about The Fraud but I'm with you on the others.
I feel the same about Zadie Smith, I've DNFd White Teeth and have no interest in reading her books, but it will probably be on there.
This has made me want to read Soldier Sailor 😂
I agree on the book of fire though. It's not her best work
Charlotteeeee I CANNOT accept this Soldier Sailor negativity 😭 It’s bloody fantastic. It’s really not that ‘stream of consciousness’ (which is something I struggle with) and is definitely just a very realistic take on motherhood rather than a takedown of it. Read it!!!
Ben, i was waiting for your comment the second i saw Soldier Sailor.
Lol me too Kit, I knew this comment was coming from you Ben! 😂😜
I only comment things that are true!
I agree with all of these except for Soldier Sailor, which I thought was exceptional.
Haha I loved this!! Gonna stay away from Penance as can’t cope with graphic body horror. I have heard quite a few bad things about The Fraud now. So even though I think it’s in with a strong chance of being listed I probably won’t get to it 🤷♀️
Thank you for shouting out the Plodalong again 😘❤️
Gotta get through 16 books on the longlist, may as well ditch a few! 😂
that's such a fun idea for a video! haha I'm with you with on Soldier Sailor - doesn't sound like my kind of thing. And I've read The Fraud and wished I hadn't wasted my time - definitely hoping it doesn't make the list. I don't think Yellowface is the kind of book that makes the women's prize...but I guess we never know! And yes Penance, I had it on my initial predictions list but he more I looked at it the more I was like, no I don't want it.
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Loved this video. I did love penance though!
KIT! 🎉 where have you been?! 😍
@@charlottemolloy haha I’ve been laying low as there’s been a lot going on in my life. I don’t often comment but then you slagged off penance so I had to pipe up 😉
@@kitthereader noted ill do it more often! 😂
Agree on several! 😅
They'll probably all make the list!😂
OMG - You do not like Zadie Smith????? Hello - we are best friends 😂
Proving what I already knew Maria 💕 book bestie! 👯♀️
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