Reading the Booker Prize 2023 Longlist! 📚👏🏻 Reading Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 12 авг 2023
- I read the entire 2023 Booker Prize longlist over the course of two weeks. 😅📚 Here's a long reading vlog documenting all of it! Grab a cup of tea, pull up a seat and join me! xx
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Booker Longlist:
Tan Twan Eng, The House of Doors*
Paul Murray, The Bee Sting*
Chetna Maroo, Western Lane*
Martin MacInnes, In Ascension*
Paul Lynch, Prophet Song*
Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow, All the Little Bird-Hearts*
Siân Hughes, Pearl*
Paul Harding, This Other Eden*
Elaine Feeney, How to Build a Boat*
Jonathan Escoffery, If I Survive You*
Sarah Bernstein, Study for Obedience*
Sebastian Barry, Old God’s Time*
Ayobami Adebayo, A Spell of Good Things*
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WHO I AM
Hello, I'm Jen Campbell. I'm an award-winning poet and bestselling author of twelve books, spanning short stories, poetry, picture books, and nonfiction.
My books for adults include The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night, The Girl Aquarium, The Bookshop Book, and The Sunday Times bestselling Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops series. My picture book trilogy Franklin and Luna, and my middle-grade book The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers, are published by Thames & Hudson. I've won both an Eric Gregory Award and the Jane Martin Poetry Prize, and my books have been translated into twenty languages.
I've worked in the publishing industry for over fifteen years, initially as a bookseller, and now as a freelance editor, content creator and disability advocate. I review books online, in print and on the radio. I run a RUclips channel where I talk about books, the history of fairy tales, and the representation of disability and disfigurement. I also offer online writing workshops and editorial services, give talks at schools, publishing companies, universities and book festivals on a variety of topics, and I run a book club for TOAST clothing.
If you would like to speak with me about the possibility of working together, please get in touch via email: jenvcampbell@gmail.com x
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This took a while to put together 😅 I hope you like it! Thanks for being here xx
Thank you 👸
Thank you for adding 13 books 📚 to my long tbr list as I am going to try and find them and read them all then watch your amazing video prayers and thoughts for you and your family love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤❤
00:13:48 Western Lane
00:23:34 All the Little Bird-Heart
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00:26:12 Old Gods Time
00:40:14 The Bee Sting
00:45:40
00:42:44 Pearl
00:53:10 If I Survive You
01:05:10 This Other Eden
01:11:44 Study for Obedience
01:14:22 How to Build a Boat
01:15:18 Prophet Song
01:22:30
01:24:47 House of Doors
01:30:03 In Ascension
01:35:57 Top 6
We have been blessed! Love these long reading vlogs and now we have an extra long one which is a bonuss! Appreciate the time spent to put this together Jen ❤
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I've ordered your book. I went through ivf multiple times. It was very isolating, and i still have strong feelings about that time. To the point i trained to become a counsellor. My daughter sleeps next door and knows all that is age appropriate. I hope if she ever needs ivf she won't feel like it needs to be hidden, like i did, like many do. I look forward to receiving your book, though i recognise your vulnerability, generosity and bravery in putting it out there. Thank you.
Your long prize reading vlogs are like a big comfy blanket on a chilly day, and I'm already so excited to get cosy!
Oh wow can’t believe I’ve just watched a movie length reading vlog. You’ve got all the tension, suspense in it. I was glued throughout! And there’s the delightful tidbits of Lola as cameo. I’m rather intrigued by Paul Lynch’s Prophet Song now.
Thank you for all the work & effort you put into these videos for us. I really appreciate it Jen. Love your vlogs. Prophet Song isn’t published yet I think. I think it would be great on audio ( looking into joining libro )
Also interested in All The Little Bird Hearts.
I loved the poem you read from your new collection.
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Thank you, Jacqueline x
Yay, another long vlog from Jen! Thank you!! Love, love, love these long vlogs, they have been my Sunday treats. And excited about your views on the books on this longlist.
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Yay love a long video am going to try and read the longlist read two so far western lane and a spell of good things liked both but didn’t love them. Looking for award to reading prophet song, in ascension and Pearl
Check back in and let me know what you think of them ☺️
You clearly put a lot of work + love into these videos, and they are so rewarding for all of us. Enjoyed this deeply. Thank you.
I listened to the adaptation of Old Gods Time & The House of Doors on bbc Radio4. I loved both.
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Ah this was great! Watched the video on the tv because if you make a video the length of an actual film, you deserve the big screen hahaha. After seeing the longlist, I ordered All the Little Bird-Hearts, How to Build a Boat, Pearl, Western Lane and In Ascension, but definitely most excited for the first one (which is thus far also the only one to arrive on my doorstep, so will probably start it this evening!!!). Also *very* intrigued by Prophet Song, especially now that you've picked it as your winner!! I'll pre-order your poetry collection pronto, usually not a poetry reader at all, but the sample poem hooked me! Hope you've had a good weekend and your streak of good reading continues! :)
Thank you! Please do report back and let me know how you get on with those books! x
These are one of my favorite kinds of videos you make- the nice, long cozy ones I can watch/listen to whilst tidying or cooking or waiting for my nail polish to dry.
You definitely sold me on In Ascension, even though it wasn’t your favorite haha. You gushed about it and I’m adding it to my list of “books Jen Campbell made me buy” 😉
Thank you, Jen! Much appreciated ❤
Thanks for watching ☺ x
I'm interested in reading In Ascension because Eric Anderson said that as soon as he finished it he turned to page one and read it all over again. I'm also interested, based on your review here, in Prophet Song and Old God's Time. Which is (or may be) a bit interesting because I don't read many books by male authors.
Well this was a treat & just what I needed after work today. It may have been a long video but I really appreciate how concise & well considered your comments always are on the books you read. Also lovely seeing Lola & I hope she's enjoying her food again!
She’s all better, thank you ☺️
A true delight as always, thank you x
Great vlog Jen... thanks so much for your comprehensive reviews ❤
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication on these videos! 💖
Thank you so much for putting this together. Amazing reviews.
I'm always sold on your shortlist Jen for any of them prizes but with those six, I'd also wanna check out A Spell of Good Things and Pearl and The Bee Sting !!! Thanks for the video, love the vibes, and Lola is just a sweetheart! Have an awesome day Jen...luv ya 💙🤗💙👍👍
Loved this thank you Jen - I also love the new wig and I hope it becomes more comfy over time ❤
Wow Jen, you read the whole longlist in less than 2 weeks?! Superpowers?!
So far I've only read how to build a boat, which I really liked.
I so appreciate the time and effort you took to make this vlog, which was such a treat to watch x
Absolutely love these long reading vlogs you do - can only imagine the time input it takes but I really value hearing your thoughts on them!
This video was incredible-thanks for putting in all the time and care it took to make this. I’m looking forward to reading some of these books!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!
I have been on the fence about whether or not to give In Ascention a go but it has now made the Jen shortlist so I will take that as a sign to grab a copy.
Also, your soup looked wonderful!
Thankyou Jen, great vlog, an interesting list for this year's prize.
I enjoy hearing your thoughts and watching the baking and walks you take.
enjoyed this lovely long video :) Prophet Song and All the Little Bird-Hearts do sound very appealing and I've added them to my tbr
I’ve been looking forward to your thoughts on the longlist. Thanks for putting together this video! I’ve just ordered a copy of In Ascension. Very much looking forward to reading it. 😊❤
I’m definitely going to add Prophet Song to my TBR. Most of the others don’t appeal to me as much, maybe House of Doors. Thank you for the extra long video!!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching x
You were correct Jen 😄😄 I have just begun prophet song enjoying it so far!
Happy reading! (If we can call it that!) x
Thank you Jen this is brilliant. I also really enjoyed All the Little Bird Hearts - as you say it shows the power of writers with direct life experience of what they write about.
Thanks again for this video, I can’t wait to read Prophet Song.
I watched till the end, and I loved it. Actually, I love all your vlogs. Thank you for making them! ❤ I had a plan to read all of the books from the longlist I managed to get my hands on, but I just can't read in for a month now because I don't feel well when I'm reading (I never thought I would say this, but it is what it is), so I'm enjoying these kind of videos even more. 🥰
Happy to provide some vicarious reading experiences! And I understand - as you say, it is what it is! x
Vast amounts of respect for reading the whole thing in such a short time! The one I am most intrigued for is All The Little Bird Hearts but you do have me wanting to try Prophet Song now! I love a dystopian book. 😊
I always look forward to your videos every Sunday, especially when they are long reading vlogs! Since my main genre is fantasy, I don't often read books that fall into the Booker category but both the Prophet Song and The House of Doors sound intriguing
Wow! Thank you for doing this booker list vlog. Really enjoyed you dissecting each book.
I'm interested in In Ascension, All the Little Bird Hearts, Prophet Song, and Old Gods Time.
It's always a joy watching your reading vlogs. Love to Lola. I love every scene with her. ❤
Thank you. You made me want to read a few. I just ordered Profit Song. Started How to Build A Boat but its not clicking so I am going to put aside for olds God Time next.
Hello Jen! Thanks for sharing this vlog. While I cannot relate to the struggles of IVF, I found myself crying at your reading of the excerpt from your book. So beautiful. ❤
Such a good review of the Booker books Jen. I trust your reviews and have added most of your “short list” to my TBR. Cheers from Australia, Barbara
I genuinely wonder how many people have been excitedly waiting for this video. I watched it twice and indulged in special occasion ice cream (fireweed and honey) toward the end of the second time around. My favorite author thus far is MacInnes. I definitely want to read everything that he has written. I am most confused by Pearl. I would also rather be reading Daisy Johnson, but I do enjoy it’s take on memory. Regardless, it doesn’t feel like a “Booker Book” to me, and I’m really curious what the judge’s decision process/argument was with that one. Subtlety seems to be a theme this year, so maybe I just didn’t get it. After watching your vlog, I am most excited about picking up All The Little Bird Hearts. Thanks, Jen!🎉
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I always look forward to your long vlogs! 👏🏽🥳
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Loved the poem! So beautiful
I love these reading vlogs. They bring me so much joy
I'm glad ☺
Loved this video and made it to the end! (Although it did take me a while to have a sit down with it 😅) Loved your review of all the books. I will start picking up some books of the longlist in October. I’m most excited for Study for Obedience, Old God’s Time and Prophet Song.
Lovely video! Always love to hear your thoughts! It was also a treat to hear you read some of your own poetry, I found it very moving and I can’t wait to get my hands on the collection once it is released! Sending lots of love!
Thank you x
Thank you as always for an amazing vlog, Jen! In Ascension and Prophet Song went straight to my TBR. Also, thank you for reading your poem and congrats on the new book, I can't wait to read it! Love from Brazil!
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I have been watching this video three or four times as there’s so much to digest. I am actually enjoying the rewatching experience. Thank you for making so many good videos.
That's very kind, thank you. x
I loved this video so much! Thank you!! I’m SO envious of all your rain. I live in Portland, Ore., where it hasn’t rained in months. It’s supposed to be 108° (42°C) here today, and let me tell you, I am so very ready for fall when the days are crisp enough for me to make squash soup and bake bread.
Great video thank you. What a treat.Loved hearing your thoughts and your breads looked amazing. Lola is so adorable.
She is indeed a sweetheart. x
I was a bit ambivalent about this year's list, bit your review has made me interested in Prophet Song and In Ascension. Thanks for all your work on this video! x
I enjoyed this video, watched it in two sittings:) thank you Jen for all you put into this and all your videos - I’m most looking forward to reading prophet song and in ascension from this list
Happy reading! x
Great video, thank you so much for giving me a good feeling for the books and which I might want to pick up. I am listening to the first Part of The bee Sting and the daughter says about her mother that she never stops taking, she goes on and on and on from one thing to the next, sharing every little thought that crosses her mind. So I thought maybe that is reflected in the style without punctuation?
Yes, perhaps!
I thoroughly enjoyed your video and I thought from you synopsis of each book that your top six look really good. I have put them onto my wish list. I have subscribed and liked your channel. Regards, Jo
I’m so excited to get to these! Thank you for another awesome video.
You're welcome! Which book would you like to start with? x
@@jenvcampbell prophet song sounds pretty amazing.
hello, here to leave a comment to thank you for doing this for us time after time. i was really intrigued by prophet song but now that it's on the top of your list i'm going to jump on it asap.
Excellent vlog Jen! I recently finished The Bookshop Book and absolutely adored it! I read a bit each day with my morning tea and it made me smile, laugh, and tear up. I was sad when it was over but I will return to it again. It brought me such joy, so thank you! ❤📚📖
Thank you! x
I'm catching up on this late and was really interested in why you DNFed Pearl...until I realised that I hadn't read a single of the books you said it reminded you of 😅 so I feel like now I have a nice little TBR - thanks!
Haha, you're welcome! x
I'm so impressed that you read the whole (well almost) longlist in under two weeks. And your reviews gave me a good indication on what out of the list to prioritize to read next.
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Found your take on Western Lane interesting. So glad to hear you enjoyed Prophet Song; that was one of the few that fully grabbed my interest. Currently reading a sample of Old God's Time while I wait my turn in line.
This is glorious. if someone comments on the leagth the proper answer is I had a lot to talk about. HA.... Im really interested in Prophet Song although im really wish that the close to now with a slight twist to totalitarian felt more like a fairy tale rather than a possibility. Im also drawn Old Gods Time. Hope you feel better. And may there always be great stories to read.
I loved this video.❤
I won't read the whole list for sure, but couple of these titles intrigue me.
I watch your videos every sunday on my tv, but rarely do I remember to comment. Alas, today is not the day I forget!
A vlog this long never feels long, so thanks a lot for sharing it with us! 🥰I feel particularly interested in your top 3 books from this list. This video even made me create a "Jen recommends" tag on my storygraph to keep track of these books.
Btw, thanks a lot for sharing your poetry out loud! It does really enhance the experience.
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When you towards the end talked about the long video I had to look at the length - I would never have guessed! Love when you make your own shortlist!
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Wow thank you for doing such a thorough review, this is the best I have seen on the Booker prize ❤
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Great video - after seeing the longlist I decided to read In Ascension- a fellow scientist called Lee/Leigh, I couldn’t not but I also thought the premise sounded interesting- glad you enjoyed it. I hope to pick up others before the winner is announced 😊
So great to hear you review all these! So far I've only read Western Lane - I see what you mean about the writing style but personally found that it kept the novel pacey alongside being subtle, which I think can be hard to achieve. And I know exactly what you mean about those emotional moments that suddenly get you towards the end. I cried!
Before your video Pearl and In Ascension were the other books that appealed to me. I think I'll probably still try Pearl as I already have a copy, and am looking forward to getting to In Ascension. I might add Prophet Song and The House of Doors to the list!
Happy reading! x
I loved Our Wives Under the Sea so I'll be definitely reading In Ascension 🤩
It was so fantastic to hear your thoughts on all of these books. I’m really intrigued by four of them - Prophet Song (now even more excited)
- Pearl
- This other Eden (though I get the problematic issues I still love the premise)
- In Ascension
I can’t wait to read these and now your #2 I may also read! I’ve been having lots of trouble finding them in my library in the US as some of them haven’t been published here yet so I may need to do audio. Thanks for walking us all thru these with your thorough and thoughtful commentaries!! 😊
Hello! I adore your longer videos, and I’m definitely going to pick up a couple of books from this list. Also, looking forward to reading your new book ❤
Thank you x
I love your new wig. I'm not very observant but I don't think I would have realised it was a different one :) although I do believe it might be lighter/ slightly more peach? It's nice. Hope it's turned out to be comfortable though. Thanks for the efforts in bringing us this video, it was fantastic as always x
Thank you for all the work you put into this video. I ordered quite a few books from the list based on your recommendations. I am particularly interested in In Ascension and Prophet Song. Again, thanks!!!
Hope you enjoy them! x
Thank you so much for reading the longlist so soon. The cover for Pearl looks so adorable. Someone compared it to Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine (which I thought was okay) so I will sit tight about getting around to it. How to Build a Boat is on my radar. I think I will get Birnham Wood first (even though it's not on the list) as I saw a gorge edition in my local Waterstones in Stockport and feel like that will gear me up to read some new releases.
I recently read The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham and wasn't sure how much of the book was based off of real people after the narrator posits himself as knowing the characters in real life and writing about them. The House of Doors sounds like a good read now that i have read a little of Maugham's own stuff.
I think the book definitely would be more interesting with added context (I enjoyed researching and learning more of his life alongside, which is not necessary of course but I couldn't help myself, ha) x
Love this so much. ❤
I was here until the end! Although I still can't decide what I want to read. Perhaps I'll go by your shortlist as well (:
loved this, Jen! Like you I've already read A SPELL OF GOOD THINGS and I had reservations at my library for THE BEE STING and ALL THE LITTLE BIRD-HEARTS. While watching the video (😅) I've added OLD GOD'S TIME and PROPHET SONG - I was unsure about this one when I first saw it on the longlist but your review sold it to me!
It's so, so good! x
I might give Prophet Song a try. I have not been that excited by the Booker picks, but your review does make me curious about that one.
Wow I am so impressed that you read the whole longlist in two weeks! I’m very excited for quite a few of these titles, but so far In Ascension is the only one I’ve ordered from across the pond. Now I think I need to preorder Prophet Song and try to get a copy of All the Little Bird-Hearts too!
I hope you love them as much as I did. x
I’ve read Western Lane and I didn’t enjoy it. It felt very uncomfortable and claustrophobic at times. At first I enjoyed it being from a child’s point of view but overall I found it hard to read and I was happy to finish it. I have given my copy away. That’s my personal opinion of how I felt about it.
I haven't read any booker prize books, I thought it would be hard to understand but Jen makes me think differently.
Most of these sounds engaging to read, and I love your poem you shared checking out more of it!
Thanks!
I LOVE your literary prize reading vlogs, and this one was so fun!! I have If I Survive You out from the library right now, and from looking at the longlist initially, I was the most pulled towards The House of Doors. After hearing your thoughts, I think I'm going to give a few more of these a chance as well. This video also made me hungry for focaccia lol
Haha, sorry for making you hungry. x
Great video :D I've read 3 of the books, House of Doors (loved it), Old God's Time (really liked this) and Pearl (I thought it was alright, it also made me think of Elmet and Everything Under, like you've said :) ). I will be reading All the little bird hearts and Prophet Song and I think that will be all. I am quite intimidated by In Ascension because of the size and some mixed reviews.
Despite the size of Ascension, the text is nicely spread out so it doesn't feel too daunting. However, it's definitely going to be a love-it-or-leave-it type of book, so best to read the beginning/a sample somewhere to see if it's your cup of tea. I hope you love All The Little Bird-Hearts and Prophet Song (seeing as we have similar thoughts on the ones we've both read!) x
😂 i did notice your wonky glasses but i too wear glasses and they get wonky too. The curse of old glasses i suppose. Thank you for all your hard work. I adore you and your channel. 😊
All of these sound so interesting. I'm interested in reading 'In Ascension', 'How to Build a boat', 'All the little bird-hearts, 'Prophet Song', 'The House of Doors', and 'Old God's Time'. I don't think I've looked at a list with so many books I want to read, so I think this years Booker is quite interesting. Love you little dog by the way. A sweetheart in his blankets.
She is indeed a sweetheart. x
I read House of Doors for a book discussion group before it was longlisted. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would def recommend it. Having an interest in neuro- diversity I thoroughly enjoyed All the Little Bird-hearts and How to Build a Boat. A Spell of Good Things was just an okay read for me, wouldn't consider it Booker worthy. I thoroughly enjoyed In Ascension but was really disappointed with the weak ending. Loved your video.
Uuuuh I'm really excited about Prophet Song and maybe also Old God's Time? I'm usually not a big crime reader but I'm kind of intrigued by this one
I loved watching this so thanks for the time it must have taken to put together 😊 I'm plodding my way through the longlist but I've had to focus on some non booker books because they're due back at the library. I'm having fun reading them though. It was interesting to hear you talk about which ones you listened to vs read physically. I always worry that I'm more generous with books I listened to because I only listen to books if I love the narrator. I'm listening to Old God's Time and it's such a vibe! After what you said I'm not sure whether to listen to The Bee Sting or not. Did you prefer listening or reading?
Are you looking forward to just reading what you fancy now? 😅
Loved the poem! ❤
Definitely preferred listening to The Bee Sting. I'd love to know what you think of the audiobook, as I think you'd enjoy it, too. I particularly loved the son and daughter sections, and would have loved to have read a whole book just with them. And, yes, going to casually dive into some WIT titles now, with no deadlines, ha. x
I loved this long, lovely vlog! Very intrigued by Prophet Song and In Ascension, and I enjoyeed hearing your thoughts on all of the books.
A huge well done for this epic vlog, I felt exhausted for you, but you pulled it off perfectly. I hope you're bonding with the new wig, I honestly wouldn't have realised it was different to the others. Another fab vlog to watch as always, thank you 😊
Thank you x
Already preordered your book here in Brazil
I have adhd and I love to have your videos on while I am doing other things for example cooking. I noticed especially with The Bee Sting that you don't mention the book at the end by name anymore.
I usually only get interested in books after the review so I have to scroll back and find out how the book was clled again.
Nothing bad just something I noticed. I've seen other RUclipsrs put the title of the book they're talking about in a corner of the video I thought it's a neat idea so one can always keep track of what is being talked about 😊
Thank you for this great blog, Jen! I only read 3 books from the list so far: This Other Eden, If I Survive You, Western Lane. You articulated my thoughts on This Other Eden perfectly! I did not like this book and struggled to finish it. On a better note, I preordered your book and am very much looking forward to it.
Thank you x
So I’ve only been watching and supporting your channel for about 3 or 4 years, but I’ve never missed a single video. And my favourites are these long, long vlogs, to be sure. If I could, I’d simply listen to you talk about books all day long, you know, just keep the video as a constant background to my life 😂 Thanks for your work; I can’t wait to read your new poetry book! x
P.S.: are you still interested in continuing your Fairytales with Jen series at some point in the future? 👀
Never say never but that series became more of my writing life than my video life; it's not something that's on the cards at the moment. Thanks for being here ☺ x
The work you read from your new book is stunning. It sounds lame to say it but I've watched you for so long that I think of you as a friend. I'm so proud of my friend! Can't wait to read the rest!
🥺🧡thank you x
I plan on reading all six books on your personal shortlist. Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching! x
This really got me excited and interested in so many new books and authors! Thank you, and now I need to make focaccia 😂
Do it! Here's the recipe :) www.inspiredtaste.net/19313/easy-focaccia-bread-recipe-with-herbs/ x
Thank you!!! How kind.
Thank you for the great video! The Prophet Song sounds really good, but I would be scared that I will struggle too much as a non-native English speaker. I've added The House of Doors and In Ascension to my tbr!
This was so well done and I wrote down your top six to read post haste ❤
I hope you enjoy some of them ☺️
Thanks Jen a lot of these books were not even on my radar and was keen to find out more and I am keen to read a few, need to add them to my ever growing tbr. All the little birds-hearts sounds interesting, not sure about Prophet Song like the premise but I have just read a book with no chapters and every page was full of text I found it difficult to read, I do like having chapters. ❤
If the format isn't one for you, perhaps it would be good on audio as that wouldn't be an issue? :) x
Never thought of that! I do prefer a book to audio but worth a try. Thanks.