Prophet Song by Paul Lynch. This is a very well written book but geez is it bleak. Honestly I think it will age well as a record of modern war but right now it’s not exactly what I want for my recreational #reading. If you have or love children prepare to have your heart ripped out #BookerPrize #books @bookstodon
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Parnassus Presents: Douglas Stuart with Ann Patchett
Douglas Stuart in conversation with Ann Patchett about his latest novel JOHN OF JOHN: a portrait of a father’s expectations & a son’s desires set on the Isle of Harris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri1fx58WFA4
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Congratulations to Douglas Stuart, whose latest novel JOHN OF JOHN has been longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize.
“This excavation of family, violence and shame is woven through with beautiful imagistic detail, and – unexpectedly – shades of hope. We loved the rich, textural detail of the story”
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https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/books/john-of-john
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Finished Oathbringer by Sanderson at long last, and immediately picked up The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Stout. Not too far in yet, but it's beautifully written. Really enjoying this fairly slim book so far.
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