every book longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2024 (and some news!!)

[@iqbalarif2169]

Jack, you need to read Indonesian literature. I want to know what's your opinion about Indonesian literature. I recommend you 'Beauty is A Wound' and 'Man Tiger' by Eka Kurniawan, 'Buru Quartet (The Earth of Mankind, The Child of All Nations, Glass House, Footsteps)' by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, 'The Waeverbirds' by YB Mangunjiwa, 'Earth Dance' by Oka Rusmini, 'Jazz, Perfume and The Incident' by Seno Gumira Adjidarma, 'Cala Ibi' by Nukila Amal, 'Saman' by Ayu Utami, 'Kei' by Erni Aladjai, 'Potions and Paper Cranes' by Lan Fang, 'Daughters of Papua' by Anindita Thayf, 'Maryam' by Oki Madasari. NOTICE ME JACKK!

[@mk-yt8og]

I'm not Jack, but they sound so interesting!!

[@aamnahere6250]

I am also not Jack but these books have sure sparked an interest into exploring Indonesian literature. I'll be surely checking some of them out.

[@erzsasula]

Pleaseeee! I've trying to get his attention on Indonesian literature!

[@anurlailika]

May I add 'The Sea Speaks His Name' by Leila Chudori 🥹

[@17.maftuhatusyifa39]

Oh my god YESSSS!!!!

[@anushvardazaryan2601]

Books Mentioned: Jenny Erpenbeck - Kairos Ismail Kadare - A Dictator Calls Veronica Raimo - Lost on me Itamar Vieira Junior - Crooked Plow Hwang Sok Yong - Mater 2-10 Domenico Starnone - The House On Via Gemito Selva Almada - Not a River Rodrigo Blanco Calderon - Simpatia WHITE NIGHTS by Urszula Honek Silver Bone - Andrey Kurkov Gabriela Wiener - Undiscovered IA Genberg - The Details Jente Posthuma - What I'd rather not think about

[@NicoLas-ju2bl]

I just want to add the languages they are translated from in the order for my own future reference German Albanian Italian Portuguese Korean Italian Spanish Spanish Polish Russian(Ukraine author) Spanish Swedish Dutch

[@anushvardazaryan2601]

@@NicoLas-ju2bl Thank you ! I didn't thought about that 😁💚

[@lily.ofthevalley]

You were the *perfect* host for the Booker Prize, last year! Amazing to hear you'll be back; you'll be great!

[@nacho6438]

i bought western lane by chetna maroo because you recommended it and ive recently lost my grandfather and my mum read it before me and the meditation on grief resonated with her so much. she's not much of a reader she rarely finishes a book but she was really deeply impacted by the book. thankyou !!

[@goldietoad]

so excited for you to read crooked plow! it's lovely to see contemporary brazillian literature make its rounds internationally much love from brasil 💌

[@mahivivazqueztarducci8780]

So exciting to see so much representation from Latin America in this edition of the IBP!! with authors from Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and Venezuela.. 🥳 vamos latinos!

[@marianafonseca6]

as a Brazilian, seeing Crooked Plow by Itamar Vieira Junior on the list is simply incredible and heartwarming., so poetically written and representing beautifully brazils history

[@mohammedarmanulhaq]

Dude why do u speak so eloquently and so passionately about books it makes my heart so much happy!❤️❤️

[@karpuzir]

YES KADARE ❤ FYI He's been nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature 16 times and has never won. He's one of the greatest Albanian writers and if you want to read other works from him I suggest reading The Castle

[@asee7657]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@biancamihaila8949]

Do you have another recomandation from an albanian writer that encapsulates the albanian culture as much as possible or presents as much history as possible?

[@Blätter_teig]

@@biancamihaila8949 i would suggest " Broken April"

[@aedits07]

@@biancamihaila8949 i'd say Broken April is quite interesting as it focuses on the Kanun an Albanian honour code more specifically in the book Blood Feuds, i wouldn't say its exactly about the culture but it is in a way idk how to explain but would highly recommend!

[@jormarques]

so pleasantly surprised to hear Itamar Vieira Junior's name among those books

[@glimmeringshard]

The Crooked Plow will be the first one I pick up, very excited, and, it's available at my local library 😂 Also glad you're hosting it again, it was a blast watching the livestream (for the first time) last year!

[@rafafinhass]

You reading Crooked Plow!!!!!!!! My Brazilian heart!!!! VAMOS MEU BRASIL BRASILEIRO!!! 🎉🇧🇷

[@renatapaiva4805]

This is my world cupppp!!! The Words That Remain last year on the winning national book award and now Crooked Plow! Let's goooo Brazilll!!!

[@gentahodo2690]

So happy I am finally seeing a title of Kadare in this channel! He is already a booker prize winner, so to us Albanians it is great news that he can potentially win the prize for a second time and turn a little bit of attention towards the culture of our small but very diverse country, albeit his book focuses on the Russian dictator Joseph Stalin. Kadare is continuously ignored in booktube, I wish more vloggers would read his masterpieces: "General of the dead army" or "Cronicle in stone" and maaany more.

[@adrianydomingues6456]

Jack has two great Contemporary Brazilian authors. I am looking forward to seeing how Crooked Plow and The Dark Side of Skin will be perceived, considering it is so deeply rooted in Brazilian culture and history.

[@Kat_Treasure]

i read what i'd rather not think about in amsterdam and it was gorgeous. encapsulates so much in such small vignettes. its really really beautiful

[@abigailwildlife1322]

as a twin "what i'd rather not think about" sounds heart breakign and i need it

[@biancamihaila8949]

it was heartbreaking and im an only child😅 :)

[@itsGabrielaCristina]

My jaw dropped to the floor and I teared up just hearing the blurb for What I'd Rather Not Think About. Getting that one IMMEDIATELY

[@ylana4524]

Crooked Plow (Torto Arado) is just gorgeusly written is portuguese. Itamar brings a mistic atmosphere by showing african-brazilian religious traditions, by talking about feminine strenth and people's exploitation. I'm so happy that brazilian current literature is getting reconized. (The brazilian cover represents the book better)

[@dale-r8m]

Firstly huge congratulations on your news of hosting the Booker prize international sbow! Amazing! My cat loves the sound of your voice she keeps rolling over and looking at the video! I trust her judgement! I am so excited it sounds one of the best lists I've heard to date. The details I've heard a lot about but I seriously don't know where to begin!

[@steffikreis2030]

I already read crooked plow and feel so cultured and well read now (usually i haven’t even heard of the nominated books).

[@Pazoo_underscore]

CONGRATS JACK!! absolutely buzzing to watch you host yet another booker prize livestream - this time I will make my family watch it with me.

[@sercemwksiazkach]

I'm Polish, so it was VERY exciting to see Urszula Honek among the nominees! I was also excited that it was the book that intrigued you the most, hahah. I will be starting with White Nights. But genuinely all of the books sound soooo interesting this year, I think it will be even more difficult than usually to choose the shortlist nominees and the winner. Also, I cannot wait for you to host the live stream. You did an incredible job during the Booker last year, and I'm pumped that you got picked again. Happy hosting and happy reading!

[@JahricLago]

Congratulations, Jack!!! We need you to be the regular on the Booker Prize as a host or a judge! 💌

[@isabelamoota]

Crooked Plow is absolutely amazing, one of the best books i’ve ever read

[@Hidinginyourcupboard]

Congrats on being able to host the prize-stream 🎉 I’m interested in reading about half those books, already ordered White Nights!

[@90trbl]

Jack if I can recommend you a book, please read The Mountains Sing. It’s a multigeneration story about Vietnam through out 20th century. It’s so impressive! It’s kinda like Pachinko, but about Vietnamese people.

[@aamnahere6250]

This is definitely one of the best books I've read. I read it a few years ago and still think about it from time to time. I have recommended it so many times. Such a deep, raw, heartwarming, heartbreaking and impactful exploration of family, war, love, loss, grief, trauma and the distinctions of us vs them. Loved seeing someone mention it here.

[@aamnahere6250]

This is definitely one of the best books I've read. I read it a few years ago and still think about it from time to time. I have recommended it so many times. Such a deep, raw, heartwarming, heartbreaking and impactful exploration of family, war, love, loss, grief, trauma and the distinctions of us vs them. Loved seeing someone mention it here.

[@90trbl]

@@aamnahere6250 I really loved this book and every time I picked it up I ended up crying. Only a few books in my life moved me this deeply. I’m so happy you’ve read it and enjoyed it too!!

[@mariannaferrari6014]

Hi Jack, I read Veronica Raimo’s book and I loved it sooo much. Also, the origina Italian title is “Niente di vero” which means “nothing true” but Vero also is short for Veronica so it has a double meaning of “Nothing of/belonging to Vero (Veronica)”. Idk I just think it’s great because if you think about it, it’s almost auto fiction with an unreliable narrator. Cheers, byeeee

[@Lynn_Ann_Jackson]

The last two you introduced sound intriguing to me, especially The Details. Congratulations on your great news…I look forward to following along through this prize journey, and your presentation on the announcement day.📚❤️

[@haydnmalyon7690]

Congrats, Jack! Enjoy being the host! And wow, "What I'd Rather Not Think About" sounds heartbreaking in such a fascinating way. I'll have to check it out.

[@jennyrbaker]

I'm trying to learn German, so Kairo sounds the most intriguing since it's set in Germany. Every time I watch your videos, you remind me that there are people in this world who truly love their jobs and are passionate about what they do. It's such an inspiration.

[@liviafernandes1968]

That's huge, Jack!! Congrats!!! ❤ I'm so excited to try and read it all!!! Last year I only read The Bee Sting but now I'm HOOKED to reading it all and making my own bets. Gotta start with Crooked Plow as it is from a brazilian author and I'm so, so happy for the brazilian (and Latino) representation!

[@TheIrvman08]

Added so many of these to my TBR!! Congrats on all your amazing accomplishments, Jack!! You deserve the world!!

[@alicja7852]

so happy to hear about a polish author listed for the booker prize!

[@biancamihaila8949]

unfortunately i cant find her book to buy or read :( i wanted to read it first sounded amazing

[@Julietta_L]

Can't wait to read0 Can't wait to read "What I’d Rather Not Think About"! So glad you are back to host the Booker Prize. Thanks to you previous ceremony was the best ever!

[@Maryz0lSunny]

I am so excited to see you host the event again! You were amazing during it and I hope this year's is just as amazing for you!

[@GraceRay-b9m]

Look forward to your review after you read them. The Details sounds very promising. Thanks, Jack, for another excellent video. Your passion and enthusiasm for books are infectious. Congrats for hosting the Booker Prize again. Won't miss it for dear life.

[@sizzla_p9610]

Definitely starting with crooked plow!

[@Blätter_teig]

Albanian here. So happy and proud of having Kadre in one of my favorite book prices awards. By the way, the way you pronounce Kadare, is very good! Lots of love Jack.

[@danielapiovesan3791]

Crooked Plow is an INCREDIBLE book and I'm BEYOND proud to see a Brazilian author nominated!!!!

[@andygilly14]

OMG!!! A Venezuelan author is longlisted for a Booker Prize!!!! Viva Venezuela!!!! 👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@heyitsdaliiii]

Congratulations Jack!! If anyone deserves to host the livestream again, it’s you!

[@NovelFindsByKassi]

I'm so incredibly excited about these books and I love your announcement and how excited you are about them! Between these and the Women's prize for fiction I don't know where to start!

[@brairpatch]

Congratulations Jack! That is amazing!

[@omistatua]

so proud of you Jack !!!!! and so happy to see you again for hosting the International Booker Prize !! I'm so so happy for you, you highly deserve it

[@maudhaugland5822]

Congratulations!! I think I want to pick up The Details first as I've already been eyeing it when visiting bookshops for a while

[@snehadahiya-wm3wt]

Just saw the booker list on insta and i was too shock and excited to saw your vid notification😂 so here i am🏃🏻‍♀️ Edit: wohoo 🎉yayy!! You deserve it jack🥺❤️

[@LinnieCat]

Start with The Details! I hope you like it as much as I did! 😍I also heard so many great things about “what I rather not think about” but I think it will break me… putting off reading it because of the anxiety I think it might give me

[@wwh8524]

Hey Jack!! This is sort of irrelevant but have you considered making a video about audiobook recommendations? You mentioned before that you listen to audiobooks as a quick way to read more on the go, and I thought I might get into it as well but I don't really know where to start...

[@andresposito]

Crooked Plow is like an instantaneous classic. You will love it.

[@xanthippikipou2531]

Domenico Starnone is so brilliant, started reading him when the rumours he is behind Elena Ferrante facade started and I fell in love with his writing ❤❤

[@einfachtot6017]

Putting The Silver Bone on my Wishlist immediately!

[@jessicatrisch]

So proud to see brazilian literature represented by Itamar Vieira Jr. The book is amazing, hope to hear your thoughts about it soon!

[@ellenmadebookclub]

Lots of interesting one, I think I'm most intriguied by Undiscovered and What I'd rather not think about. Crooked plow sounds interesting as well. Congratulations on hosting :)

[@krishnalelis]

Crooked plow is the best of contemporary Brazilian literature, what an amazing book!

[@ellenmadebookclub]

@@krishnalelis Added to the wishlist!

[@brtmae]

I would love to see a reading vlog for these!!!

[@ericgeneric135]

A lot of these sound great! Mater 2-10 looks like a book I will love.

[@TiliaHaggstrom]

I loved hearing your thoughts on the booker prize but I'm much more interested in the international and I absolutly cannot wait to hear your thoughts!!

[@abiroad]

Build a contemporary translated fiction blurb! Pick three: Brutal Fierce Heartbreaking Ancestors Wisdom The legacy / ghosts of... Aftershocks Tragedy Futility Surprising Fascinating Fragments Betrayal Unexpected Rich Searing What it means to be human A masterpiece of contemporary [national] literature

[@marianafirmo5877]

Intersting, I thought the books selected were books released over the last year but Crooked Plow has been around for a couple of years already... very famous here in Brazil and one of my favorites. Higly recommend it!!

[@shyannmarquez8123]

Congratulations!!! That's so exciting! These books all sound so good omg, I never read translated books but that will be changing I hope!

[@Daffy185]

The Details is such a good book, i have read it in swedish and it is amazing :)

[@Ankesadventures]

I just ordered undiscovered. Sounds like just the book I need to read (and educate myself) about!

[@Ssaihra]

Crooked Plow, this one of the most talked book here in Brazil and I can't wait to read it!

[@bridgeteke60]

Kairos and What I’d rather… top of my list!

[@veronicasmemories]

Yes!! Congratulations on being able to host again this year (:

[@me1123581321]

Okay, I NEED Silver Bone. That sounds Epically interesting

[@user-dq3xm8he2h]

The last book has a similar premise to a Portuguese book called desumanization by Valter Hugo Mãe if you would like to read it ~~~

[@rosech0senOne]

Congrats, Jack! What an honor!!!!! You deserve it. I wanna read every single one of those 😂

[@dinabatista6552]

The only one I read was "Crooked plow" from Itamar Vieira Junior, In the original version as "Torto Arado" and I liked very much ❤

[@JuliaCheri]

So excited to see a Dutch author among these! 🤩

[@ofelipeogawa]

itamar viera junior MENTIONED!!! OMG if u guys have the oportunity, pls read, this brazilian author IS TIMELESS!! this book is THE MOMENT

[@jil8091]

I never knew people say "translated from THE german" or "from THE Italian" thank you for teaching me how to speak english HAHAHAHA

[@sawrinsultana3166]

make a video for women's prize longlist as well, jack, please

[@laurenclark2081]

Mater-2-10 Kairos So happy that you’ll be hosting again!

[@AlexSchor-y2h]

Congratulations 🎊 Thank you for sharing your book list. I will start with Simpatica.

[@medi7436]

Very disappointed that" the most secret life of men" didn't make it into the list, what a great book, what a great story

[@whitneyvillers4280]

i bought crooked plow last year on a whim and it became one of my favorite books of all time. i am so so excited to know your thoughts on it!

[@trayvixk4642]

Oh dear, this might be the first year where I read every longlisted nominee. I usually skip some but every one of them sounds so interesting.

[@mariboechat11]

omgg brazilian lit nominated!!! that is super cool ♥️ so exciting you get to present again!

[@guachuleruleru]

Not a river is one of my favorite books ever ❤

[@mahivivazqueztarducci8780]

I'm going to start with 'Not a River' by Selva Almada, supporting a fellow Argentinian author 🥰

[@nissasbookcorner]

omg i have Crooked Plow on my shelf! all the more reason to read it ASAP

[@ninoliu1500]

Can't wait to hear your book review!!!

[@withoutther3199]

Fun fact: The Italian title of Veronica Raimo's book is Niente di vero that means Nothing true, but is also a pun on the name of the author/protagonist, because Vero is a nickname for Veronica, so the title can also mean Nothing of Veronica.

[@isabellaluiza2769]

Omgggg I'm from brazil and I am sooo happy that this amazing book its being translated to other languages. Is the story of my people, my past, cruel but true. I hope you like it. The colonialism and the slavery sistem that unfortunately brought us to the racism sistem and to the prejudice. Its something that needs to be spoken

[@PatriciaOliveira-uy5oh]

Jack! You MUST READ Itamar Vieira Júnior. I swear it will blow your mind. I just read it and I absolutely loved it.

[@marianamendes9011]

let'go 🇧🇷🇧🇷 Crooked Plow is one of my favorite books of all time!!

[@Toughmittens]

What id rather not think about sounds like a book I need to read. My brother died and also, my best friend ended his own life, but it’s been so long and I think it’s time I read a book like this. Im also interested in Lost on Me.

[@danaekoloka9819]

9:34 when i was really suic*dal i never really went through with anything because i knew my twin wouldn't be able to continue without me, that's how i feel about her too. Still on the journey to find happiness!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

When Jack was at the live event, I was so happy! 👏🏽

[@annefloorlanting5147]

Congratulations, Jack! I honestly thought you presenting on 'award night' was already a known fact, but I guess it just came from my assumption as you did such a good job with the booker last year.. anyways: well-deserved! 😊 I think I am going to start in my home country and read What I'd rather not think about (Waar ik liever niet aan denk) in Dutch. I actually mostly read English books, but this is a good incentive to read a book Dutch. In all honesty I still also have to read The discomfort of evening (De avond is ongemak), 2020's winner, which was also translated from Dutch.

[@desiresbucketlist]

I would literally sell my soul to be able to talk like this man!

[@fionathepersona9409]

ALBANIA MENTIONED RAHHHH🇦🇱‼️ WTF IS A FREE MARKET

[@thattinyfox]

Mater 2-10 speaks to me, i'm definitly going to check it out!!

[@alicja7852]

white nights -such a slay

[@annie-mz9956]

Great review can’t wait to read all of them!

[@pursisimplueo]

Will you have any time left to read some of the Women’s Prize nominated books?

[@emmal7510]

When all else fails, random number generators can simplify the "which first" question.

[@almaglav]

ALBANIAN MENTIONED RAAAA 🦅🦅🦅

[@im_just_vidu]

My TBR wouldn't like this, but wpho cares. It's always adding up anyway 😅

[@ernestocorreagomez7069]

Selva Almada ❤ amazing book!!!!!