Simon: Penultimately. Louise: That’s a big word. Simon: Thank you, mother.🤣
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Ha. I love that people get the banter!
@MJ-in-Canada7 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReadsI'm here for Louise's musing, Simon's wanging on, and the banter. 😁
@benreadsgood7 ай бұрын
‘Tingly sinistery’ is the perfect description for Pet! So unnerving but also compulsively readable. A Sign of Her Own is a *great* shout. Not many people mentioning it but I can definitely imagine it on the list. Hoping and praying and praying and hoping for The Night Alphabet. It’s a stunner. Can’t wait for the actual longlist now!!!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I am quite surprised I’ve not seen A Sign Of Her Own mentioned much. It feels very WP… but so do soooooo many this year. Here’s to the announcement next week!
@hellobookworm7 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReads Hard to believe it's only a week away. So soon and yet I don't know how I'll manage to stand the wait. 😅
@HannahsBooks7 ай бұрын
You two are so charming together!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Awww thanks.
@anitahayne86217 ай бұрын
Thank you for this segment. Every year you both make me excited for the Women’s Prize. 🎉📚❤️🏆
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Soooo pleased our feelings are contagious!
@peaseblossom42527 ай бұрын
“Did you sleep well? Was it a dichotomy?” I’m going to be breaking out in giggles all day. 😂 Okay, settling in with a cup of tea to watch….
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Haha. Hope you enjoyed it… and your enjoyment wasn’t a dichotomy. I really do love that word.
@Raereadswithgrace7 ай бұрын
Two of my favorite people. 👏🏼😻📚
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Awww thank you!
@rebecca.reader7 ай бұрын
Thank you both!!! A great video, as always! Im very excited for the longlist announcement ....literally counting down the days 😊
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I can’t wait to be able to chat with everyone about them. It’s going to be a like bookish Christmas.
@rebecca.reader7 ай бұрын
Yes, it really is!
@leeh43437 ай бұрын
What a great bunch of books! Can’t wait to see how many you have predicted correctly. 😊
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Not too long to go!
@cecilialau_7 ай бұрын
The excitement is palpable!! I can't wait to watch you open the longlist box together!! Your WP adventures are an absolute joy to follow, and I love that we're almost at that time of the year 👏👏 So many eligible books that are or sound so, so brill. The Storm We Made, Pet, The Night Alphabet and A Sign of Her Own are on my personal tbr already but I know I'll be adding more once the actual list is out. And then from your recs of course! (There was a year where you guessed seven correctly?? Wow, that is outrageously well-done btw)
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Hahaha. Have I done even better at guessing this year or failed miserably, or am I somewhere in the middle… all will be revealed on Tuesday!
@cecilialau_7 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReads WOOOP!! 🙌😍
@CharlieBrookReads7 ай бұрын
Great predictions. There is so much amazing fiction for the judges to choose from. I can’t wait to see what makes it!!!! I hope Charlotte Wood makes it as I loved The Weekend 🤞
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
We are really spoilt by the amazing piles of possibilities for the Women’s Prize, long may it continue.
@omalleysmith91007 ай бұрын
I just wanted to say how lovely it is that you share such a love of books and reading with your dear Mum. That's amazing. :)
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Awwww thanks. It’s thanks to her and my gran that I love a book.
@Mesa371227 ай бұрын
So excited for Women's Prize season! I got to 9 on the longlist last year and I'm hoping to beat that this year.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Here’s to reading lots of wonderful books by wonderful women.
@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf7 ай бұрын
Loved this list, a few I predicted too but lots of different ones including some I’ve not heard about before. I’ve started the Tom Lake audio and I’m very much enjoying Meryl Streep’s narration. Can’t wait to see the list on Tuesday! 😊📚
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
It’s such a good list… but I can’t say anymore till tomorrow. It’s so hard this secret keeping malarkey. Can’t wait to get discussing them with everyone from 6pm tomorrow.
@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf7 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReads 🤩🤩🤩
@janebowell39857 ай бұрын
Oh gosh is it already that time of year again for the Women’s Prize ? I have absolutely no idea what will be on the list so thank you , Louise and Simon for these predictions. Fonts 🎉 I have become obsessed with them it’s a whole new world within a book for me and how wonderful those old book covers on library books 📕 used to be, Louise I agree.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
It is Women’s Prize time indeed. Well women’s prizes this year which is exciting.
@dianedickson63667 ай бұрын
Wow - Perfect writing - that is a wonderful thing to say and for an author to hear. Weird how just one small piece can take your breath away. what a lot of great books and even some sex for Louise!!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
No sex for Louise please, of any kind. She just won’t take to it. Hahaha. I may have to do a ‘how sexy is this book out of ten’ when I review each of the longlisted books as a bonk barometer for mum 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@amesforbooks13437 ай бұрын
Fantastic predictions. A book I heard about recently is Meet me at the surface by Jodie Matthews - horror/folklore set in Manchester and Bodmin moor?! A bit alternative but if it’s eligible I hope it is long listed🐍 For a scientifically accurate definition of ‘the vibe’ you will need to watch The Castle. All Australians adhere to this definition😉
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Meet Me at the Surface is eligable. I don’t have a copy yet, I did pick it up several times in West Kirby Books and almost buy it.
@amesforbooks13437 ай бұрын
Ooh snap! Ok I’m keeping it as one of my predictions. Also love your theories on Booker vs Women’s Prize…I think Alexis Wright’s Praiseworthy is eligible for WPF but I think it’s definitely more Booker. Can’t wait to see your longlist vid!!
@TheEmzies7 ай бұрын
Do recommend Greta and Valdin - its been a bestseller here In New Zealand for a few years.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Really looking forward to getting to it whether it’s longlisted or not.
@katrinaandallthebooks79937 ай бұрын
Louise is looking beautiful. I loved Tom Lake, such a warm novel, I didn’t like Bel Canto either. Loved your list.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Oooh that could mean maybe we will love it if we read it!
@melissafirman19627 ай бұрын
I'm glad you decided to do this video, Simon! Always fun to watch you with your mum. A few new-to-me books in your selections. No worries about jinxing these authors -- 'twould be an honor for them to be mentioned by you, I think. I love Ann Patchett, but alas must agree with your patron who said Tom Lake isn't one of Patchett's better books. And agree with your mum -- books about grief are right up my alley, too.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
It was really nice having mum join me for this one for the first time. Added something extra. Ha. I couldn’t ever dare say any author would be honoured to be mentioned by me but that’s very kind of you to say. It’s so interesting how marmite this Patchett book is with longtime fans. Some love… some really don’t. Intriguing.
@tracys.mitnaul-xv7te7 ай бұрын
Louise, that's your color! You look fabulous!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I bought her that jumper for Christmas!
@TKTalksBooks7 ай бұрын
Some intriguing selections here! My TBR just grew and grew!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Hahahaha. Oops.
@Penny-ws4mz7 ай бұрын
So late to the party by online standards, but whatevs ;) To me Women's Prize for Fiction is a treasure trove for good reads but regardless of what will be nominated, I've picked out two reads from your predictions, 'Clear' by Carys Davies and 'The Painter's Daughters'. Have lost count of how many times I've stood in front of the painting of Gainsborough's daughters. PS. Always impressed by your strong jumper game, and your guest star's jumper game is equally impressive!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Not late at all, no one is ever late to a Savidge Reads Party. Hahaha. Guess who bought my guest star that jumper 😉
@kathleenwalsh35566 ай бұрын
Hi Simon gr8t vid, as usual. Enjoyed The Dutch House, actually. Terrific cover. 2 NZ books on yr list! Pet is so good. Must read Greta and Valdin.
@SavidgeReads6 ай бұрын
I must read Pet. Though my focus will now be on the actual list rather than mine. Haha.
@lesleybradley93707 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant vlog. Love you two together. Can't wait for the long list ❤
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
So pleased you enjoyed it. Here’s to the unveiling next week!
@lilymarie4287 ай бұрын
Ooh as an Aussie I'd never heard of Charlotte Wood, but my interest is definitely spiked! Would you consider doing an author spotlight on her?
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I’ve not read quite enough of her books to do an authors spotlight BUT I will try and do a round up of what I have read when I do my review of her latest.
@MilenaReads7 ай бұрын
Completely unrelated; but I love your wallpaper so much.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Awww thanks. It may be subject to change soon as I am planning on giving the library a revamp.
@TKTalksBooks7 ай бұрын
I also have trouble getting on with Patchett.. not sure why..
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Same. On paper (pun intended) she should be my kind of writer… and yet.
@annie-mz99567 ай бұрын
I’m so glad that others are not thrilled with Ann Patchett. I would recommend the audio if you want to give it a go. As always I enjoy watching you❤
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I just haven’t found my ‘in’ with her yet I don’t think. I have Tom Lake, as you’ve seen, and another of hers so if she’s longlisted or not I may give her another chance or two.
@mckenziekate7 ай бұрын
I love hearing everyone’s predictions! Although I do have to exercise an indecent amount of self control, waiting to buy the ACTUAL long list and not just buy all the books that everyone is guessing that sound AMAZING 😻
@hellobookworm7 ай бұрын
You've beautifully articulated my struggle right now. I want to buy all of the shiny books from these predictions videos but must exercise restraint so I'll actually have money for the longlisted books that interest me. 😭
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Hahaha. True cos every guess could be a third wrong, a half wrong, three quarters wrong or all wrong. We won’t know till next week. Is brilliant to see there’s so many great books by so many great women authors that people are so passionate about though.
@mckenziekate7 ай бұрын
@@hellobookwormseriously!!! I was at the bookstore today and was in DISTRESS
@mckenziekate7 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReadsoh yes, it is absolutely amazing! 🤩
@nadiadixon58057 ай бұрын
I didn't think Tom Lake was brilliant...
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
It’s interesting all last year I got raves and recommendations galore yet on this post a much more mixed bag of a picture. Interesting.
@Michelelynnreads7 ай бұрын
Let Us Descend is incredible and was my favorite book last year! Really hoping that one gets some recognition. I have 4 of your predictions on my list. Can’t wait to see the list!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I need to read Let Us Descend, regardless of if it’s on the list or not, as I loved her writing in Sing Unburied Sing so much. Here’s to lots of lovely book discussion on Tuesday!
@johannaochbockerna7 ай бұрын
My favourite time of the year is here, following along your Women's Prize reading is the absolute best!!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
It’s one of my favourite times of the year too!
@karenpowell19076 ай бұрын
Not sure how I missed this but great list and thank you so much for including Fifteen Wild Decembers!
@SavidgeReads6 ай бұрын
An absolute pleasure!
@karenpowell19076 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReads 🥰😘
@lynniepie527 ай бұрын
…Bel Canto was a 3 star for me so I won’t be grabbing Tom Lake…I did grab A History of Burning and A Sign of Her Own!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
We shall have to see if any of those, well not Bel Canto hahaha, make the list.
@lynniepie527 ай бұрын
Btw…did you recommend the Land of Milk and Honey? It became available on Libby today and I’m halfway through the cartographers….it might be next! I give absolutely hated The Dutch House! (Forgot to mention that one)
@sonjatonnesen86197 ай бұрын
Fifteen wild decembers - sooooo good
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I need to get to it, if it makes the list or not!
@lindaleehall7 ай бұрын
I loved this book.
@hellobookworm7 ай бұрын
Ooh, lots of goodies here. 😍There are some very strong contenders this year that I'd be thrilled to see longlisted so I'll have excuse to buy and read them. Simon, I couldn't agree more with you about reading novels written by poets. I think Safiya Sinclair's background in poetry is why I'm enjoying her non-fiction longlisted memoir How to Say Babylon so much. I'll be really surprised if Clear gets nominated when West by Carys Davies did not. I feel like West is her strongest book (much loved by me), though I know many readers have found Clear deeply moving.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I loved West, I love Clear more. I don’t think either will have been eligible because of the slight nature of the books. Who can say. Also different panels have different tastes every year which I kind of love. I’m looking forward to reading Sinclair’s memoir. It’s one of the Women’s Prize for Non Fiction that I’m most looking forward to reading in due course.
@hellobookworm7 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReads That's wonderful! I hope you enjoy reading How to Say Babylon.
@MJ-in-Canada7 ай бұрын
Louise, looking at the cover of Greta & Valdin: “Is that a bag of Brussels sprouts?”🤣 We ❤Louise.
@hellobookworm7 ай бұрын
And how! ☺
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
💚💚💚
@GreenBitterfly7 ай бұрын
I really hope that The List of Suspicious Things is on the longlist, as I really enjoyed it.
@hellobookworm7 ай бұрын
Me too! That books sounds interesting!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
All shall be revealed in a week!
@58angieb7 ай бұрын
Oo! Just read Charlotte Wood for my local Library bookgroup. 'The Weekend'. A worthwhile read,interesting story, & complex characters. Will read Charlotte Wood 😊again.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Highly recommend you do. The Weekend is great, as are all the other books I’ve read by her so far.
@jacquelinemcmenamin82047 ай бұрын
Love these predictions videos. Louise & Simon together ❤ Books I’d love to see on the long list Greta & Valdin Hello Beautiful Ordinary Human Failings Falling Animals Service ( Sarah Gilmartin) How To Build A Boat The Rachel Incident Solider Sailor Tom Lake The Berry Pickers Fayne 👋☕️🇮🇪📕🍀📚📖☘️
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Oooh and interesting selection indeed.
@janepeacock37047 ай бұрын
Hi Both 👋🏻👋🏻 xx Some really inviting titles suggested Simon 👍👏🏻📚🤞😘 I must add I really enjoyed both Bel Canto & The Dutch House !! 😌
@janepeacock37047 ай бұрын
Actually when I wrote ‘some’ I think most are appealing 😂
@mrsbookworm727 ай бұрын
Loved Tom lake, ghost girl banana and the house of broken bricks. The others sound brilliant and interesting and some are on my shelf and I will be ordering a few especially charlotte wood 👏👏👏👏 can’t wait to hear which ones 😊
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I want everyone to get reading Charlotte Wood whether she’s on the longlist or not!
@debrahills81487 ай бұрын
I just finished Tom Lake. I found it emotionally resonant and beautiful. I also didn't totally vibe with some of Patchett's earlier, much-celebrated books, but thumbs up for this one! I think you'll like it!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Oooh this is so interesting. It seems like maybe this is a different book for her as those who like her earlier stuff don’t love this and vice versa! How intriguing.
@anitahayne86217 ай бұрын
I really love Ann Patchett’s nonfiction. The two that I love are “Truth & Beauty” and “This is a Story of a Happy Marriage.” Try reading one of these before you completing DNF her.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Ha. Thank you Anita. This is very interesting info. I didn’t know about the Patchett non fiction’s. Are they narrative non fiction? I tend to get on with those best. Though the second one has a mildly smug title.
@emmavd7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Simon and Louise!🌷The only book I’ve read (actually listened to Meryl Streep’s superb performance) is Tom Lake and I think it would deserve to be on the list. It’s the only book by Ann Patchett I’ve read so far, but after hearing that The Dutch House is narrated by Tom Hanks (thanks, Simon!), I think I’ll try that one too. All books you picked sound great! I look forward to your unboxing next week and to the reading vlogs!📚🥰
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Here’s to lots of lovely womens prize content here there and everywhere… and lots and lots of fabulous books.
@МаринаЗавацкая-с3щ7 ай бұрын
Loved the video! ❤
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@angelawebb76767 ай бұрын
First: the artist formerly known as your mum is rocking that pink! Louise looks like the room’s color scheme was made just for her. Second: “The first weapon I ever held was my mother’s hand.” I’m a sucker for a powerhouse sentence and that is one if ever I’ve heard one!!! Third: I love watching you both individually and together!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I bought her that jumper for Christmas! It’s gone down a treat. Hahaha. It’s a corking sentence from Ward. But that’s what she does. Delighted you like both our stuff. Thank you!!!
@Lynn_Ann_Jackson7 ай бұрын
Your videos together are never long enough or too long…I could watch you both every day!! Great predictions and recommendations, many of which have been added to my ever growing TBR! Thanks for the wonderful afternoon entertainment!!❤❤
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Ooh they can be too long. My patreons got the full 46 minute original. You’ve another one coming soon though… the big reveal, which I’m going to try not to edit too much at all.
@akaceofyou7 ай бұрын
i highly recommend the audio for tom lake!!! i actually dnfed it but i picked it back up on audio and just like you said meryl streep is an amazing narrator!!! i ended up absolutely loving the book after listening to meryl telling me the story
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
How great is it that you can say to people ‘oh yeah I had Meryl Streep read me a book’ hahaha.
@Womens_Prize7 ай бұрын
Love this - and so touched that we help bring books to your attention, that's the goal!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Facts. Facts. Facts.
@Rubz32117 ай бұрын
Four added to my TBR! Thanks for recs! First predictions video I've seen without Julia haha. Can't wait for the reveal!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I genuinely thought mum had mentioned it as it’s one we’ve definitely talked about in the last few weeks.
@Showmeyourshelfie7 ай бұрын
Oh!!!! I hope A Sign of Her Own makes the list. I haven't heard of that book till now and I've watched 15 prediction videos - keeping a spreadsheet.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Oooh… I love the spreadsheet idea. That’s so cool. Which ones have been recommended the most?
@Showmeyourshelfie7 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReads Julia, Soldier Sailer, Tom Lake, The Storm We Made, Let Us Descend are getting the most recs. The spreadsheet is a google doc linked in my video and open to the public. I'd post it for you here but youtube doesn't let me.
@karenmiddlebrook50697 ай бұрын
I don't really enjoy Ann Patchett but I love Meryl Streep, so I'm torn!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
That is a… dichotomy.
@sheltercoordinator83877 ай бұрын
The Dutch House read by Tom Hanks is such a comfort read for me. I listen to it once a year.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
How lovely to have that. I used to have a favourite audio booo cassette years ago and would listen to it every night and fall asleep to it as I knew all the words so didn’t miss anything. Maybe I need to find one of those for me now.
@elizabethbarnard51377 ай бұрын
i loved watching this video! i have sixteen predictions, but i’m happy to be proved wrong! i’ve starred the ones i’ve read • ‘the rachel incident’ by caroline o’donoghue* • ‘julia’ by sandra newman • ‘bellies’ by nicola dinan • ‘the wren, the wren’ by anne enright • ‘yellowface’ by r.f. kuang* • ‘the fraud’ by zadie smith* • ‘come and get it’ by kiley reid • ‘the guest’ by emma cline* • ‘green dot’ by madeleine gray • ‘tom lake’ by ann patchett* • ‘the weeds’ by katy simpson smith • ‘lady tan’s circle of women’ by lisa see* • ‘stone yard devotional’ by charlotte wood • ‘the vulnerables’ by sigrid nunez • ‘good material’ by dolly alderton* • ‘chain gang all stars’ by nana kwame adjei-brenyah
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Ooh what an interesting list. I’ve not heard of The Weeds will look that up. Nice to see we had some similarities. You may need to swap Chain Gang All Stars as the authors is very much a man. Haha. Update. The Weeds sounds great. It’s sadly not got a UK publisher but if it does will be eligible for next year.
@elizabethbarnard51377 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReads omg how silly 😭 i don’t know why i thought it was written by a woman! i’d switch that out maybe for the new diana evans!
@exlibrisdabarai87737 ай бұрын
Sometimes, you just know the book is a good fit for Women's Prize
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Yes. It’s almost inexplainable, it just feels so right.
@HarrisHarrisBooks7 ай бұрын
Hello you two lovelies. Loved this, thank you. I will say, I LOVED Clear and Storm We Made. Definitely my faves this year, so far.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Oooh we have some similar favs Kate. This is what I love to hear!!! 🩷📚
@HarrisHarrisBooks7 ай бұрын
Me too. I’ve quite a few already from your list but now I can’t wait to get my mitts on Stone Yard Devotional.
@cindyhaiken56447 ай бұрын
I find this prize so impossible to predict. We are spoiled for choice. I do love your banter! Cannot wait for your unboxing video, which will definitely be the most fun way to find out which books are actually on the longlist!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Ooh not long to go Cindy. I am going to try and keep the edits on that minimal though there are quite some reactions… hehehe. I love how tough it is this year (more now I’ve actually made this video) and what an array of riches we have to read.
@cindyhaiken56447 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReads oh you tease!
@thelefthandedreader66327 ай бұрын
I loved this, Simon! 🥰
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Soooooo pleased you enjoyed it!
@michelle.planteachread.4137 ай бұрын
That was a joy. I am so excited for next week ❤
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Me too… we’ve already recorded the unboxing of the longlist but I can’t wait to talk about it with everyone once it’s out!
@karenmoore44307 ай бұрын
No Julia. I think that could be on it.
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
It could be. Just wasn’t one of my predictions. Sooooo many possibilities.
@rebecca83667 ай бұрын
Absolutely my fave duo ❤
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Awww thanks so much!
@katrinamuritala32077 ай бұрын
Yes be waiting on this xxx
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
@mradcaqbdb7 ай бұрын
I ordered Fifteen Wild Decembers yesterday!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Good stuff. Let’s hope we all enjoy it when we get to it longlisted or not.
@mradcaqbdb7 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReads I am just hoping we get more fabulous unknowns like Black Butterflies and Wandering Souls on this year’s list!
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
I cannot comment further till the 5th 🤐
@carolewatson21137 ай бұрын
Is Pet eligible? Loved it
@SavidgeReads7 ай бұрын
Ha it is, that’s why it’s in my predictions lol.
@carolewatson21137 ай бұрын
@@SavidgeReads argh, that must have been when my doorbell went!! Loved seeing you and Louise together