The TurboBookSnob recommends these literary links to assist the discerning reader in acquiring books, learning more about the Man Booker Prize, or keeping abreast of the latest news in the literary world.

Nicholas & Helen Burrows

Nicholas and Helen Burrows are British book dealers who specialize in contemporary literary fiction.

They have their fingers on the pulse of British fiction. It's a good idea to check their site frequently to read their latest recommendations.

Book prices include surface shipping to the United States. The TurboBookSnob has always received extraordinary customer service from Nicholas and Helen Burrows, and recommends them highly. Books are wrapped with great care, and always arrive in a timely manner.

The official site of the Man Booker Prize.

Check out the site on the following dates, or sign up for e-mail alerts containing the latest news about the prize.

 

The TurboBookSnob is a proud partner of Powell's City of Books. Powell's is the largest independent bookstore in the United States, occupying an entire city block in Portland, Oregon. It is TurboBookSnob's Mecca.

Granta publishes four periodicals per year, delivering the best in new writing.

Since 1983, Granta has been selecting the Best Young British Novelists for each decade. This list has included novelists such as Salman Rushdie , David Peace , Jeanette Winterson , A.L. Kennedy , and Alan Warner .
Guardian Books provides a wonderful resource for the discriminating reader, including reviews and literary news. x

The London Review of Books provides excellent articles and reviews by well-known authors.

In the August 19, 2004 issue, Andrew O'Hagan reports from the United States at the Democratic National Convention .
Scotland on Sunday provides an excellent selection of literary reviews.
Virago Press publishes books by women, about women, and for women. It is home righteous babe female authors, including Jenny Diski , Michele Roberts , Emma Donoghue , and Sarah Waters .
BBC Books provides a book club, a compendium of authors, message boards, and information on literary events.

William Hill is the “Booker's Bookie,” setting the odds for the Booker Prize shortlist and longlist. You have to love Great Britain—what other country would bet on the outcome of a literary prize?

The betting for the Booker Prize can be accessed from the Specials link on the left-hand side of the page.