Women's Prize for Non-Fiction Shortlist Unboxing

[@tamarabulazel3320]

I had watched the disclosure of the shortlist on a different channel already, but witnessing your almost childlike joy at some of the title is just such joy to see. Thank you for your enthusiasm, time and again! I had never been interedted in AI before, but I shall now purchase and read 'Code Dependent'. The last books I read were "Wifedom" and "Soldier Sailor". Both excellent voices.

[@mbtelfs]

Thank you for mentioning Matrescence! I too read it just before reading Soldier, Sailor and reading the two together was a really eye-opening and moving experience for me and I truly think everybody should read Jones' book! I was gutted that Matrescence didn't make it onto the shortlist but the six chosen seem very relevant and interesting too. Loved watching your reactions as always!

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

😊😊

[@Rosiemayj]

What a fantastic shortlist!- such fun to watch your reaction! I have just finished reading Young Queens, which I highly recommend, I have rarely read a work of non-fiction that reads so much like a page turner of a novel, absolutely fascinating. I'm two thirds way through Eve which I'm also enjoying, and listening to Wifedom on Audio, which is such a pleasure. A Flat Place or Thunderclap is next on my reading list. I recently finished reading Soldier Sailor, and love your suggestion of pairing that one with Matrescence, which I will pick up soon 🙂

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Ah great, I've got a copy of Young Queens so I look forward to reading it as well. Hope you enjoy A Flat Place and Thunderclap.

[@louisesavidgemuses4135]

Really looking forward to your thoughts on Code Dependent 😊

[@deirdrebeecher3508]

I was recently in The Hague and saw The Goldfinch at the Mauritshuis. It is a spectacular collection I highly recommend.

[@keithhicks9518]

Thank you for this, lots to line up to read there. I have just finished My Friends by Hisham Matar, a man so won’t be on this list,I’m thought it was brilliant and I suspect you would enjoy joy it. The only book I’ve read so far this year I feel should make the Booker longlist, feels like a thin year!

[@caburg93]

So happy to see Thunderclap on the list (the only one on the shortlist I have read.) I loved it! Along with Young Queens and The Dictionary People, which I also enjoyed. I plan on finishing the longlist, probably not before the winner is announced. I was very impressed with all the selections. I always enjoy hearing your take on the books :) ❤️

[@cindyhaiken5644]

I’ve read five of these six titles and am delighted with the judges’ selections. Matrescence is out in the US in May and I’m going to read it even though it was not shortlisted because I’ve heard such good things. What an interesting idea to read it alongside Soldier Sailor. Thunderclap was a particular standout for me but I think this is an incredibly strong list.

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Great! Hope you enjoy Matrescence when it's available. I did have a couple issues with it but overall really fascinating.

[@ArtemisC.DAragon]

Thank you, Eric!!! As I was finishing my catching up of missed videos, for this year, this one popped up🙃😅 Great shortlist!!! Can't wait for the winner announcement👏👏👏 It was fun to see your reaction! Those box openings are really something else!!! 🤗📚💖🍀✨

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Thank you! 😊📚

[@user-yg6ft1iu1i]

How fun and a nice surprise. I’ve read All That She Carried and found it very interesting part of history. I plan on eventually getting to Thunderclap and Doppleganger but it’s such a good list

[@DanielleK207]

So many great sounding books! I'm not a fast reader so I could realistically only get through a couple of them in the near future, but it's so hard to decide which ones. And there's a few that didn't make the shortlist that I'm also interested in. So many books, so little time!

[@HardcoverHearts]

I’ve listened to Thunderclap (now I want to own the print version) and Doppelgänger- loving them both. And I have queued up How To Say Babylon on audio. It seems like a remarkable list!

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Wish we could have gone to the National Gallery together to see the Carel Fabritius painting!

[@HardcoverHearts]

@@EricKarlAnderson Wouldn’t that have been great?!?

[@bouquinsbooks]

I had the same reaction after reading Thunderclap: I went to the museum (National Art Gallery of Canada) to look at Dutch paintings. Of the other five books, I have read only All That She Carried, which I thought was great. I am disappointed that Eve did not make the short list, but I understand that choices had to be made (though I would have liked to see fewer memoirs in the short list; four is a lot).

[@taneesewilson8844]

For the first inaugural WPNF prize I’m really disappointed not to see Matrescence make the short list. After great reviews I’m still waiting on this one to read. Four memoirs? is a lot! Will be interesting to see who wins this prize.

[@peaseblossom4252]

This was so fun! I’ve so far only read All That She Carried and I’m in the middle of listening to How To Say Babylon (excellent!), but I plan on reading the whole Longlist because the reviews have made each one sound amazing. I made a wild stab in the dark prediction before watching your unboxing and got 4 out of 6 right…but felt bad for all 10 not on the shortlist because I’ve heard such great things. What a strong first year for the nonfiction category. Great reading ahead.

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Thanks so much! Yeah, quite a few that didn’t make the shortlist which I’m still hoping to read. 📚📚📚

[@katemosseonbooks9853]

Well done, Eric, very good guess work! We're thrilled with this list - K

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Thanks Kate! 😊

[@CharlieBrookReads]

Such a great shortlist. Sad that Intervals wasn’t listed but the judges must have had a hard time whittling it down as there are so many interesting books on the longlist. Loved seeing your reaction, you did very well predicting it!! Psychic Eric as always 😉🔮

[@EricKarlAnderson]

I have a copy of Intervals so still planning tot read it at some point. And yes, haha, I just got lucky that I happened to have read most which actually made the shortlist.

[@PattiReadsALot]

I had to go to your channel first for the news!! I immediately ordered Code Dependent from Blackwells since I've been super intrigued. It doesn't come out in the US until mid-June. How to Say Babylon is a gorgeous audiobook with her accent so I'm pleased that made the list. I'm hoping to get A Flat Place from the library super soon (fingers crossed). Thank you Eric ❤

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Thanks so much! You’re going to love A Flat Place and I’m looking forward to Code Dependent as well.

[@mradcaqbdb]

Excellent shortlist! I’ve read Thunderclap and Doppelganger so far and thought both were brilliant. I am still planning on reading All That We Carried and A Flat Place. I may read the other two.

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Hope you get time for them! 📚

[@bookofdust]

Doppelgänger for the win, I thought that from the beginning and it was my number one nonfiction books last year.

[@enidlacob1157]

Loved watching the box being opened What fun I loved A Flat Place. How to say Babylon is next on my pile to read.

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Thanks! And Sinclair’s memoir is excellent so far.

[@claredorling1751]

Happy to see How To Say Babylon and Thunderclap but would’ve liked to see Wifedom…. I also enjoyed The Dictionary People.

[@karenmoore4430]

I have just reserved All that she carried from the library but I am number 5 so could be a bit of a wait. Reading Soldier Sailor now.

[@karinasuarez9981]

They all look fascinating! Michael is going to the library to collect A Flat Place and I’m going to order Doppelgänger translation in Spanish.

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Fab! I look forward to hearing what you both think of them.

[@TKTalksBooks]

I love this list! Great inaugural prize list! 😊

[@EricKarlAnderson]

😊📚

[@StephanieP1901]

I'm gutted that Wifedom wasn't shortlisted. But happy for A Flat Place.

[@CaroReads787]

I enjoyed A Flat Place and Doppelganger. Disappointed that Intervals and Young Queens didn’t make it- both excellent.

[@EricKarlAnderson]

I still hope to read those later two.

[@drawyourbook876]

I have to be honest, even though I was excited by the longlist, this shortlist does not appeal to me nearly as much...

[@Phillybookfairy]

I’m gonna girls that All That She carried is gonna win! And I want to read that one asap!!

[@Phillybookfairy]

I knowww what they areeee lol

[@dqan7372]

Enjoyed your reaction, but the actual list...not so much. :). Nearly everyone has seemed to love "How to Say", so I'm not surprised at it's inclusion.