The German prize for the best books from independent publishers has the horrific name of Hotlist -- but it's still a pretty decent idea, and showcases an interesting selection of books: 141 titles were submitted (and they reveal them all -- hey, Man Booker folk, you could learn a thing or two (see above)) and they've now named the thirty longlisted titles (from which ten will be chosen for the, sigh, 'Hotlist').
A couple of translated-from-the English books are among the final 30 (books by Philip Hoare, Amy Hempel, Jamaica Kincaid, Chris Ware); the only book under review at the complete review is Murakami Ryu's Audition ('Das Casting').
A couple of translated-from-the English books are among the final 30 (books by Philip Hoare, Amy Hempel, Jamaica Kincaid, Chris Ware); the only book under review at the complete review is Murakami Ryu's Audition ('Das Casting').