"Take it or leave it" - Booker chair

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Wed, 07/09/2011 - 10:00 Man Booker chair of judges Stella Rimington has defended this year's shortlist, saying "take it or leave it", in a speech at the party held to celebrate the list in London's Kensington Gardens last night. Speaking to assembled publishers, agents and authors, Rimington said of the shortlist, announced yesterday morning (6th September): "Take it or leave it; like it or not, we're very proud of it". read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]

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