I actually LOVED the Jen chapter. As someone who was fresh out of a long term breakup Andy was infuriating to me, and I felt it refreshing and validating to read Jen’s POV.

Ann Enright is one of those authors on my want to read list, but never get around to actually picking up her books.

That's so interesting POV. It was my first Dolly book and my favorite part was Jen's! Maybe cause I wasn't so familiar with Dolly's writing I didn't quite pick up everything and I loved Jen's portion, it was so beautifully written and heart breaking, since I feel like I've been in her position as well.

This is so helpful to me, i really enjoyed reading the books i was able to get to from last years longlist but this year i havnt been keeping up! Im definitely going to start adding these to my list to check out!

I bought Enter Ghost the other day!! But I planned to read it in July when I go to Cyprus... 😅 but this is making me want to read The Wren The Wren!! 💕

The Wren, The Wren is a total masterpiece, the way Anne Enright wrote the Millennial voice in Nell’s sections was incredible! I DNF’d Soldier, Sailor and Nightbloom, but really want to read In Defence of the Act once I’ve finished Brotherless Night. my fav book of the year so far has been River East, River West - I don’t think it’ll win but I’m so happy I found that book through this year’s prize ♥️

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Best wishes with what you choose to read. I hope you get some great stories. I'm currently up to page 805 with the Count of Monte Cristo. Still got some way to go. Happy reading.

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Long list reads inspire me so much because I know I just could never do it 😅 also we love positive life chaos 😍💕

I really need to read Please Do Not Touch This Exhibit!! Cannot wait for more of these videos 😍💕

Agree with your assessment of And The She Fell and Soldier Sailor, too similar for them both to make it, although they both are worthy of a spot.

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I DNF’d Enter Ghost but that was mainly because I was a bit bored and up against the clock to return at the library. would still love to read In Defence of the Act, and swap Dolly Maunder for the Megan Nolan in the meantime! otherwise it’s a pretty perfect shortlist - The Wren, The Wren was incredible ♥️

Great response. I've only read one on the shortlist and was part way theough NB, which didn't make it.

The Wren The Wren had a slow start but I am halfway and enjoying it so far. I completely agree about In Defence of the Act being missing. I was so pleased it got longlisted though so it’s helped us find Effie Black. She balances the narrative so perfectly with knowledge and heart. My fave is obviously Brotherless Night. 📚🤩❤️

Absolutely with you on swapping Dolly for In Defence of the Act! I'm looking forward to getting to the rest of the shortlist, even though it means returning to two dnfs. Hopefully I am more in the mood for them now. ☺

Loved hearing your thoughts, we agree, we disagree... Don't read Hangman. 😜

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so glad you enjoyed the Megan Nolan, it really is such a firecracker of a novel - loved it. I’ve DNF’d Dolly Maunder, Soldier Sailor (oops) and Nightbloom, namely because they had to go back to the library but also because I was so bored. I’m looking forward to Enter Ghost, River East, River West and Brotherless Night 📚♥️

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I enjoyed The Maiden but I was surprised to see it on the long list as it’s a lot more commercial than the stuff that’s usually chosen! It was interesting to hear your thoughts on these, thanks for sharing ☺️💛

None of the books really interested me this year so I'm just having a nice time listening to other people's thoughts 😁📚 glad you enjoyed most of them!

Trace of sun I liked as the mental illness was brought into light I liked night bloom as well hangman I’m not getting and blue beautiful world again didn’t understand it wern the wern I found boring others were ok just have enter ghost to read and reading shortlist of the non fiction xx

Just added Piglet and Talking at Night to my TBR. They both sounds like books I could really get cosy with. Thanks for the recommendation 🤗

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I had such good intentions with the longlist but ive only read one book and i didnt like it so now im put off 😂 this happened last year too! Gonna have to get my motivation back somehow. Definitely give a new location a go! It would be a lot of work but you can always change it back if you really dont like it ❤

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the longlist is so rich and varied! I’m finding it hard to engage with the nonfiction prize, but I’m looking for the escapism of stories at the moment and don’t think my brain is processing nonfic like it usually would! lovely to see you and looking forward to seeing some more of your lovely home in the backdrops 🩷🌺

🌻 I think I know the book you're talking about being terrible on the women's prize longlist and I too didn't enjoy Hangman. Balancing life and youtube is hard. Good luck getting it sorted. 😊

Looking forward to hearing what you think of the list so far. Which 6 have you read? I just finished today 8 Lived of a Century Old Trickster and really loved it.

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Great wrap up. I think I had the wrong idea of the Luminaries, thought it was a female focused book. ah, well, it's been a while people talked about it. The lenght did a good job at putting it off my radar again and again :D

I have an up and down relationship with Beth O'Leary. I thought The Flat Share was okay but really liked The Switch and The No-Show.

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you did so well to read The Luminaries and Babel in one month!! love the idea of The Luminaries having shorter and shorter chapters throughout 🌙

you did so well!! how on earth did you see Western Lane coming? incredible ♥️ it’s a shame not to see Piglet on the list, I can’t wait to read it!

yay for the In Cold Blood University rec, tell me you did an English degree without telling me you did an English degree hahaha. good luck with this lovely stack! 💖

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Wow, what a month! I loved Babel and The Flatshare. Completely agree with you about the Satanic Verses, what a wild ride. Love your cardigan btw

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My mom read The Satanic Verses back when it came out (and it wasn't allowed in her country to own it), she said a lot of it references the Coran and that's why people were outraged even though he wasn't even criticizing it 🤔 I have yet to read it but I'd like to eventually! I've read other books by him and I guess you do need to know a little bit about the countries but overall it is mostly about the characters and their journeys. I'm glad you liked The Luminaries! I really need to pick it up from my TBR and read it sometime but I'm a mood reader and I follow the flow haha

Fantastic sweater! Thanks for sharing! I am adding Piglet to my list!

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You absolutely smashed it in February and I am so happy to see you falling in love with reading again!

What a BRILLIANT tbr pile!! ☘ So happy that you're joining in the fun. I hope you enjoy everything you pick up in March! Really looking forward to hearing what you think of these x

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I think I may be addicted to predictions videos at this point, and I can’t wait to hear the list on Tuesday! We have a lot of predictions in common. I didn’t like Julia but I really think it will be nominated and everyone will like it more than me! Piglet sounds intriguing and for some reason wasn’t on my radar. Great choices! 😊📚