Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 48 minutes ago

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The shortlist will be announced tomorrow and I’m excited to see if any of my official predictions were right. However, I wanted to take a minute to let you know what my six personal favorites were and what the shortlist would look like if I ruled the Booker World. Which six books would you chose for your shortlist?

Also, as promised, if you are interested in learning more about Malaga Island, the inspiration for This Other Eden, here is a great lecture:

youtu.be/mIeqJndS9zs?si=wEE8ths3_wQb1XdH