Challenge: Battle of the Prize – British Edition
My second reading challenge of the year is the Battle of the Prize – British Version in which I get to read a handful of novels that have either been awarded the Man Booker Prize (England) or the James Tait Black Memorial Prize (Scotland).
Since I’ve read two of the three novels that won both awards, I’m going to take the second option. That is to read two Man Booker winners and two James Tait Black winners.
Here’s my potential selections:
For the Booker:
- A. S. Byatt – Possession
- Paul Scott – Staying On
For the Black:
- Zadie Smith – White Teeth
- Iris Murdoch – The Black Prince
I can’t wait to get started!
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Yippy! Thanks for joining up. And I like your choices. Possession is the only one I’ve read so far, but the other three are all on my TBR shelf, so you may inspire me.
I will add your link to the list of participants ASAP. I’m traveling for work this week, so my blogging is hit or miss.
Rose City Reader
February 7, 2011 at 12:31 am
I’d already read two of the three “double dippers” already so I decided to go for the advanced option
I’m only familiar with Possession as a movie, and the others are all books I’ve been wanting to read for some time, so I’m really looking forward to getting into this challenge.
Have fun on your travels!
tatteredpage
February 7, 2011 at 5:01 pm
OK, the list of Participants is posted now.
Thanks for signing up! Enjoy your four books! I’m going with the 4-book option myself because I’ve read all three of the double-dippers. If G is the only one you have left, I think you are making the right choice to skip it.
When you review a book, please leave a comment on the main challenge post with a link and I will list your review.
Rose City Reader
February 12, 2011 at 12:01 pm