Bookies' Favourite

Aaron Rice, Colin Rice, Lucy, Hannah McGlade
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📚 Bookies’ Favourite is your go-to book club podcast for literary award shortlists

  1. 11 HR AGO

    On the Greenwich Line by Shady Lewis, Translated by Katharine Halls, Published by Peirene Press | Review | Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 Longlist

    All four of us are back together for this episode as we discuss On the Greenwich Line by Shady Lewis, translated by Katharine Halls, and published by Peirene Press. This is our third longlist pick from the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026, and we talk through its structure, themes, translation, and how it’s stacking up against the other contenders we’ve read so far. 📖 What’s Next Next read: Spit by David Brennan (époque press) After that: Figures Crossing the Field Towards the Group by Rebecca Gransden (Tangerine Press) 📅 The Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 shortlist is announced this Wednesday (4th). Once revealed, we’ll be selecting our sixth and final read from the shortlist to complete our series — all before the winner is announced. 📚 Read along with us, share your thoughts, and join the book club as the prize race heats up.

    1 hr

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Weasel and The Whore by Martha Luisa Hernández Cadenas, Translated by Jennifer Shyue & Julia Sanches, Published by Heloise Press | Review | Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 Longlist

    In this episode, Lucy, Hannah & Colin discuss The Weasel and the Whore by Martha Luisa Hernández Cadenas, translated by Julia Sanches and Jennifer Shyue, published by Héloïse Press. This is the second book we’ve selected from the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 longlist, and we dig into its themes, structure, voice, and why it feels like such a bold and challenging contender in this year’s field. 📖 What’s Coming Next Our longlist journey continues in the following order: On the Greenwich Line Spit Figures Crossing the Field Towards the Group Once the shortlist is announced, we’ll choose a sixth and final book to complete our reading — all before the winner is revealed. 📚 Read along with us, share your thoughts, and join the book club as we work our way through the longlist and beyond.

    39 min

  3. 21 FEB

    There's a Monster Behind the Door by Gaëlle Bélem, Translated by Karen Fleetwood & Laëtitia Saint-Loubert, Published by Bullaun Press | Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Press 2025 Winner

    In this bonus episode, Aaron, Colin & Hannah revisit There’s a Monster Behind the Door by Gaëlle Bélem, translated by Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert, published by Bullaun Press. The novel was the 2025 winner of the Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Press (now the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize), and we take this opportunity to examine why it won. We discuss the book’s style and use it as a lens to think about what the judges may be responding to as we continue our journey through the current Queen Mary longlist. This episode is all about context, criteria, and clues — what makes a small press novel stand out at prize level? 📖 Next Episode Up next in our longlist reading series:The Weasel and the Whore by Martha Luisa Hernández Cadenas. Translated from the Spanish by Julia Sanches & Jennifer Shyue. Published by Héloïse Press Read along with us and share your thoughts as we continue unpacking the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize longlist

    30 min

  4. 16 FEB

    Small Boat by Vincent Delecroix, Translated by Helen Stevenson, Published by Small Axes / HopeRoad | Review | Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 Longlist

    We begin our Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 longlist series with Small Boat by Vincent Delecroix, translated by Helen Stevenson. Published by Small Axes / HopeRoad. Our bookie this week is Jean-François Bodart @nathanael_archer This is our second time discussing Small Boat, having previously covered it during our International Booker Prize 2025 episodes. Returning to the novel a year on, we reflect on how it holds up, which themes have stayed with us, and why this slim but devastating book continues to resonate. We all loved it then — and many of its questions, images, and moral tensions are still very much with us now. 📖 Next Up Our next read is The Weasel and the Whore by Martha Luisa Hernández Cadenas, translated by Julia Sanches and Jennifer Shyue, published by Héloïse Press. 📚 Read along with us, share your thoughts, and join the book club as we work our way through the longlist ahead of the prize announcement. More Queen Mary longlist episodes coming soon. 🎙️ Hosts Aaron: @AaronRiceMedia Hannah: @certifiedbookyapperhannah Lucy: @bookz2026 Colin: @c_f_writes Bookies' Favourite: @bookiesfavouritebookclub Email us bookiesfavouritebookclub@gmail.com

    31 min

  5. 15 FEB

    Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 Longlist

    We’re kicking off a brand new reading series focused on selected titles from the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize 2026 Longlist — formerly known as the Republic of Consciousness Prize. We’ll be reading five longlisted books, before choosing a final sixth title from the shortlist once it’s announced. From there, we’ll follow the prize all the way to the winner. 📅 New episodes every Monday🏆 Prize winner announced: 25th March🎁 Bonus episodes every Friday Check our social media for the full reading schedule, read along with us, and share your thoughts — everyone’s welcome to join the book club. 📖 Our Longlist Picks Group pick:• Small Boat by Vincent DelecroixTranslated by Helen Stevenson We’ll also be revisiting Small Axes / HopeRoad, which we previously discussed during our International Booker Prize 2025 shortlist coverage — with a brand new episode on it coming this Monday. Hannah’s pick:• The Weasel and the Whore by Martha Luisa Hernández CadenasTranslated by Julia Sanches & Jennifer Shyue (Héloïse Press) Colin’s pick:• Spit by David Brennan (époque press) Lucy’s pick:• On the Greenwich Line by Shady LewisTranslated by Katharine Halls (Peirene Press) Aaron’s pick:• Figures Crossing the Field Towards the Group by Rebecca Gransden (Tangerine Press) 🎙️ Hosts Aaron: @AaronRiceMedia Hannah: @certifiedbookyapperhannah Lucy: @bookz2026 Colin: @c_f_writes Follow us @bookiesfavouritebookclub Email us ⁠bookiesfavouritebookclub@gmail.com⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">bookiesfavouritebookclub@gmail.com 📣 Read along with us, share your reactions on social media, and help us decide which shortlisted book becomes our final sixth read. Welcome to the next chapter of Bookies’ Favourite!

    17 min

  6. 2 FEB

    Eden's Shore by Oisín Fagan; World Review

    We reach the end of Eden’s Shore by Oisín Fagan with Part III, Chapter 5: World — the final chapter of our read-along series. Aaron & Lucy discuss the closing moments of the novel, the meaning and placement of the letters threaded between each chapter, and share their overall reflections on the book as a whole now that the journey is complete. 📚 What’s Next Our next episode will be a special finale conversation with: Oisín Fagan (author) Tom Alexander (audiobook narrator) Anna Bu Kliewer (cover illustrator) Sofia Hericson (cover designer) Send us your thoughts on Eden’s Shore and any questions you’d like us to ask our guests — we’d love to include them. After that, we’ll be launching our next literary award series, coming very soon. 📩 Get in Touch 📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bookiesfavouritebookclub/(@bookiesfavouritebookclub) 📧 Email: bookiesfavouritebookclub@gmail.com Thanks for reading along with us — and we’ll see you for the finale conversation Check out Aaron's The Novel Series book club podcast!

    51 min

  7. 31 JAN

    Eden's Shore by Oisín Fagan; Play Review

    Aaron & Lucy return to Eden’s Shore by Oisín Fagan for Part II, Chapter 4: Play — the chapter where everything comes to a head. In this episode, we dig into the climax of the novel: the play itself, the unfolding revolution, and how the many threads of the story are tied together. We also talk through the return of familiar faces, with cameo appearances from characters we last encountered much earlier in the book, and reflect on how their journeys finally converge. 📚 What’s Coming Next 🔹 Final Read-Along Episode: World — the closing chapter of Eden’s Shore🔹 Special Finale Episode: A full conversation with Oisín Fagan (author) Tom Alexander (audiobook narrator) Anna Bu Kliewer (cover illustrator) Sofia Hericson (cover designer) We’d love to include your thoughts on the book and your questions for our guests, so please send them in via our socials or email. 🏆 And After That… We’re launching a brand-new literary award series very, very soon — more details coming shortly. 📸 Instagram (@bookiesfavouritebookclub)📩 bookiesfavouritebookclub@gmail.com📖 Read our written reviews on Goodreads

    1h 13m

  8. 13/11/2025

    Booker Prize 2025 Winner Reaction | Flesh by David Szalay

    It’s official — Flesh by David Szalay (Jonathan Cape) has won the Booker Prize 2025, and the Bookies are here to react! Aaron, Colin, Lucy & Hannah unpack the result — with Aaron diving deeper into the novel after his re-read and celebrating becoming the first host to successfully predict the Booker winner (from the two shortlists we’ve covered so far!). We also hear from Bob the Bookerer, who shares his reaction to the win and thoughts on the Booker’s choice this year. 🎧 Missed our full in-depth review of Flesh?👉 Listen here 📚 What’s Next for the Bookies The team discuss what’s coming up next — including more literary prize lists, shortlisted reads, and award-winning novels. We want to know what you want us to cover next, so send us your suggestions! 📩 Get in touch via Instagram (@bookiesfavouritebookclub) or email bookiesfavouritebookclub@gmail.com 🌊 Returning Soon: Eden’s Shore Read-Along Lucy & Aaron will soon be wrapping up their chapter-by-chapter read-along of Eden’s Shore by Oisín Fagan, including the final chapters and a special interview with the author himself! 🏅 Introducing… The Bookies’ Favourites! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our very own award show, The Bookies’ Favourites — celebrating our picks for the best books we’ve read this year. More details coming soon!

    14 min
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📚 Bookies’ Favourite is your go-to book club podcast for literary award shortlists

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  • Creator
    Aaron Rice, Colin Rice, Lucy, Hannah McGlade
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Aaron Rice, Colin Rice, Lucy, Hannah McGlade
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