Booker Prize 2025 Longlist Predictions
With the official Booker Prize 2025 longlist announcement just around the corner, Aaron, Lucy, and Colin sit down to pitch their top 12 books they’d love to see make the list.
⚡ Plus, Lucy takes us through a speed round of eligible books she’s already read and whether she thinks they’ll appear on the list.
📚 Previous Booker-Eligible Episodes
Want to catch up on some eligible books we’ve already covered? Check out our past reviews:
The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine
And stay tuned—in September, we’ll be reviewing Confessions by Catherine Airey, another eligible title. If you're reading it too, send us your thoughts!
👀 What’s Coming Next
🎧 Wednesday – We’ll be uploading a longlist reaction episode, breaking down the official picks revealed in tomorrow's announcement and seeing which of our predictions made it.🏺 Next week listen out for our review of Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon
🪼 Aaron & Lucy will also be launching a read-along mini-series soon, going chapter-by-chapter through Eden’s Shore. Read along and join the discussion!
📚 And once the shortlist is announced in September, we’re planning to read and discuss every book on it.
💬 Share Your Predictions & Hopes!
What books do you want to see on the longlist?
Send us your predictions and hot takes on:
📸 Instagram: @bookiesfavouritebookclub
📩 bookiesfavouritebookclub@gmail.comFollow along and be part of the Booker conversation!
Bookies' Favourite
📚 Bookies’ Favourite is your go-to book club podcast for literary award shortlistsCurrently reading our way through the International Booker Prize 2025!Meet the hosts:Colin Rice 📖 publishing & creative writing expertLucy Shields 📚 Booker longlist devoteeHannah McGlade 📕 bookwormAaron Rice 🎙️ radio journalist – @AaronRiceMediaJoin us as we read & discuss the entire shortlist, sharing insights, critiques & predictions📅 Episodes drop weekly, leading up to our reaction to the 🏆 winnerRead along with us! Stay tuned for the 2025 shortlist & reading schedule
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