The Mookse and the Gripes discussion

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...

Thanks for starting this and finding Doug's usual Listopia list Mohamed.

Some interesting novels there I didn’t know were coming eg new ones from Gwendoline Riley and Sophie Ward.

Thanks Mohamed. How did I not know there was a new Pynchon in the offing? This has made my day.

I think Transcription by Ben Lerner would also have a good shot, quite cerebral and interesting play with how to think of narrative, similar to works of Rachel Cusk and Katie Kitamura

It would be interesting to see if the new Maggie Farrell (Land) book had a shot.

I don’t think Ali Smith allows her books to be considered for the booker anymore, does she?

Hugh wrote: "Thanks for starting this and finding Doug's usual Listopia list Mohamed."

You are welcome Hugh. Thanks also for all the great work you do in here.

Henk wrote: "I think Transcription by Ben Lerner would also have a good shot, quite cerebral and interesting play with how to think of narrative, similar to works of Rachel Cusk ..."

Indeed, I have an ARC and will delve to it soon.

Garry wrote: "Thanks Mohamed. How did I not know there was a new Pynchon in the offing? This has made my day."

Welcome Garry! Yes, one of the most anticipated novels for me

Paul wrote: "Some interesting novels there I didn’t know were coming eg new ones from Gwendoline Riley and Sophie Ward."
There is also a new Valeria Luiselli novel coming in July 2026 . What most excited about is This Is Where the Serpent Lives, this his debut novel

This Is Where The Serpent Lives does not have a UK publisher currently.

I can’t find much about the new Luiselli, but the little I’ve found has indicated it is a non-fiction book. But I’m not sure I trust the website that the info is coming from.

She talks about it on this recent podcast (haven't listened but the podcast blurb refers to "new novel").

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Well, there ya go! Thanks!

First - and very extended - review I have seen of Claire-Louise Bennett’s new book.

https://yalereview.org/article/audrey...

Wow, just checked the listopia and this looks like a big year. I didn't know we had such heavy hitters in store. Really looking forward to the new Saunders and Stuart. Curious about the Pynchon which, thankfully seems to be on the shorter side for his standard. Has anyone had access to any ARC?

A number of authors I like -- looking forward to the new Yann Martel and Ali Smith.

Henk wrote: "I think Transcription by Ben Lerner would also have a good shot, quite cerebral and interesting play with how to think of narrative, similar to works of Rachel Cusk ..."

I believe Ali Smith does not allow them to be submitted, but the judges can call for it if they believe it is worthy, so her work remains eligible - someone correct me if I am wrong?

But she would still need to agree.