The Orange Prize is nearly upon us

2 days until the Orange Long List comes out. I can hardly contain my excitement.

Some of the Londoners are meeting up on Thurs to have a look at the long list & then choose a few to pick (good way of dividing up the purchasing of potentially expensive new hard backs, methinks).

Then, we'll probably share them around.

For our non- London based members- I'll post a list & links for the books we choose & you're welcome to join us. I'll also start individual discussion topics (see above) so we can get the online club thing happening. Usually there is a good mix of English, Irish, Canadian & Aussie writers so hopefully something for everyone (or at least accessible).

Facebook, a Better option?

I'm thinking about moving this blog over to Facebook and changing it to a group- apart from Gill, we are all on FB these days and seem to check that more regularly (if at all!!)

If anyone has any objections, let me know!