I am sure this will be covered by all, but I thought I might as well join the wagon train. The Booker shortlist was announced today. It’s like cheerleading tryouts! So who made the cut?

Achmat Dangor Bitter Fruit
David Mitchell Cloud Atlas (there’s a surprise)
Sarah Hall The Electric Michelangelo
Alan Hollinghurst The Line of Beauty
Colm Tóibín The Master
Gerard Woodward I’ll go to Bed at Noon

I’ve only read one of these. Looks like I have some books to add to my list. The winner will be announce on October 19th.