The JCB Prize Longlist and Shortlist Discussion: Anuya I Sharin I Smriti I Mridula + GIVEAWAY!!!

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The JCB Prize for Literature is almost announced, and we'd like to take this opportunity to discuss the Long and Short of it - all the books in the longlist and shortlist! We've been totally honest about what we love, what we hate and which book we think will win. Watch the video to find out which of the books are worth your time!
The JCB 10:
Aayushi: _penandpapers
Apurva and Mansi: frenchflaps_and_deckleedges
Chitra: talksbooksandmore
Deepa: deetalkz
Mir: khubaibliophile
Mridula: ecstatic_yet_chaotic
Padmaja: thebookishtales
Rhea: rufusreads
Smriti: sant.reads
Sumaiyya: sumaiyya.books
Books Discussed:
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
Hardcover: bit.ly/djinnpatrol
Kindle: bit.ly/djinnkindle
A Burning by Megha Majumdar
Hardcover: bit.ly/burninghardcover
Kindle: bit.ly/burningkindle
Chosen Spirits by Samit Basu
Hardcover: bit.ly/chosenhardcover
Kindle: bit.ly/chosenkindle
Simoqin Prophecies by Samit Basu
Paperback: bit.ly/simoqinpaperback
Kindle: bit.ly/simoqinkindle
Prelude to a Riot by Annie Zaidi
Hardcover: bit.ly/preludehardcover
Kindle: bit.ly/preludekindle
Undertow by Jahnavi Barua
Hardcover: amzn.to/35VpyXh
Kindle: bit.ly/undertowkindle
Moustache by S Hareesh, translated from Malayalam by Jayasree Kalathil
Paperback: bit.ly/moustachepaperback
Kindle: bit.ly/moustachekindle
These Our Bodies Possessed by Light by Dharini Bhaskar
Hardcover: amzn.to/31Q40d5
Kindle: bit.ly/lightkindle
The Machine is Learning by Tanuj Solanki
Hardcover: bit.ly/machinehardcover
Kindle: bit.ly/machinekindle
In Search of Heer by Manjul Bajaj
Hardcover: http//bit.ly/heerhardcover
Kindle: bit.ly/heerkindle
A Ballad of Remittent Fever by Ashoke Mukhopadhyay, translated from Bengali by Arunava Sinha
Hardcover: bit.ly/balladhardcover
Kindle: bit.ly/balladkindle
Link to Annie Zaidi's Yo Yo Honey Singh essay: www.sunday-guardian.com/artbeat/an-open-letter-to-honey-singh-2
Video Edited by: Yohann Benson
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28 окт 2020

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Комментарии : 43

@nandakumarunnikrishnan1847 3 года назад

My prediction is that 'These our bodies possessed by light' will win the prize from what I have heard about the book. (The only book that I have read is Moustache and absolutely loved it. It is a tough book to read even in Malayalam because of the heavy dialect and the non-linear narration. So I perfectly understand why the book didn't work for you guys. It is a book that demands the readers' time and patience.)

@rajeevreddy6191 3 года назад

Hello, My prediction would be Djinn Patrol on the purple line. From the discussion here, I learn that this is a very readable book. I always loved books with children's perspective. They offer you a vision we either have long forgotten or just never realise that certain situation can be seen in that way. If JCB wants to make a statement by choosing a book, then it should be an extremely readable and full developed book like this. From what I hear, this book has the best character development and plot. I agree with Anuya that books should be accessible to readers, should be readable rather than just for literary merit and make it unreadable by either following a very complex narrative or simply to test you if you can get through. I've battled with such books. So, I'm also choosing Djinn because it appears to be an important book that draws on real incidents. Such voices should be heard and such books should win! Thanks. 😀

@nanani1729 3 года назад

Hello. My prediction is Moustache. It checks most of the boxes for a winner. A translation, Dalit literature, and pushing the boundaries of how a story can be told. I know it's a risky choice but, I'm strong since the author is a local sensation winning state literary prizes left and right. Reminds me of JCB's push to Benyamin. It's time to up the game I guess, to reward such complex narratives and magical realism with a prize. P.S. My name is also Harish. That's one more reason I back up this author. 😄

@SantReads 3 года назад

lol damn, I didn't realize that my face would show when people were talking. I'm sorry I look so distracted! :') I was hearing things I promise. I was just preparing. :P But btw, my money is on Prelude to A Riot. But let's seeeeee.

@preetimehta4882 3 года назад

Samee..... but also djinn patrol on the purple line can win but lets c 😀

@Mridulag94 3 года назад

Look at me bro. I keep zoning out😂

@jeshuadhikam9163 3 года назад

Wow! Ok, so my prediction is 'Prelude to a Riot' by Annie Zaidi. Going by the current fractious state of the country, and going by the short history of JCB winners being political; 'Jasmine days', talking about the Behrain uprising, and 'The Far field' about ever unsettling Kashmir. So, it is only a safe bet to go with this choice. Plus, it is a small book and going by the discussion you guys had about how realistic it was, so I believe it is what fiction as a broader division can achieve, to explore avenues that non-fiction cannot, without a flinch. Like an escape into a world where true liberty lies and is accepted, is in fiction. And also, I've been following JCB longlist and shortlist announcements this year. Going by the criteria they mentioned in their discussion, and what did they look for in selecting these books, this book fits the best reflected in your comments on it. Another strong contender could be 'Djinn Patrol', having a unique child voice. Child psychology is the catch now. The recent 2020 international booker prize was also won by this wildly original novel - The Discomfort of Evening, narrated from a 10 year old perspective. Even The God of small things, Atonement, The horse walks into a bar, and many celebrated novels have a child voice. But, I don't see JCB making these leaps yet, and catching up to the world trend. But, I would be happy if they did. So, anyways, my prediction is 'Prelude to a riot'. And I abide by it. So excited for the book set and IG live if it happens. 😄 Fingers crossed! 🤞

@teens5374 3 года назад

I think none of you understood what moustache stood for, would have appreciated if you had tried reading the book before being so negative about it. Sad

@preetimehta4882 3 года назад

Omgg omgg wow waited for this lovely 😍😍😍

@vivekian1 3 года назад

Definitely my money is on Dharini Bhaskar's most exquisitely told book, "These, Our Bodies, Possessed by Light", and if for whatever reason it doesn't win, then it better lose to Moustache than to any other book on the shortlist. That's the long and short of it.

@surabhi2179 3 года назад

Yay ! All my favourites in one video 🤩 ! I have a feeling that These, Our bodies, possessed by light is going to win !

@2pachanks558 3 года назад

Enjoyed the discussion. Appreciate 2 more point of views.

@shresthadey6150 3 года назад

You don't know for how long I was waiting for you guys to shoot JCB. 😍😍

@sampadadeshpande7414 3 года назад

Thank you for introducing us to another 10 gems of Indian literature this year! Sadly, I haven't been able to read any of these books, but I can't wait to read Undertow, Djinn Patrol, A Burning, Prelude To A Riot, and A Ballad of Remittent Fever. I feel like Moustache is a strong contender because it's a translation, it's dalit literature, and it's inaccessible - a typical choice for prestigious awards. However, if I were the judge, I'd declare Annie Zaidi's Prelude to a Riot as the winner, specially because it could not have been more relevant in today's climate.

@sampadadeshpande7414 3 года назад

Also, I have deleted most of my social media handles but you should do one such video with fans, be it for Booker, Pulitzer, JCB, Women's Prize...it would be such an honor to read all of the books AND discuss them with you on your channel 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@theconsciousreader5719 3 года назад

Wow... The most well-invested 55 mins 2 seconds of my life on watching useful content on RU-vid.😊 Absolutely loved the discussion and learnt so much about the books I should pick for my TBR.😍 My prediction would be for 'Prelude to a riot'.

@ashoku137 3 года назад

Hi! My prediction is Chosen Spirits. Very unusual but much needed book for the times. I always liked dystopian.. so, I pick this. Also heard that this book is not exactly dystopian, like in a sense doesn't have a bleak future, but it rather challenges dystopian itseems. Excited about it. Hope it wins and hope I get to win the give away too. Hahah.. thanks.

@heerwegad7987 3 года назад

Please include timestamps in the description box it helps

@Mridulag94 3 года назад

Oh boy! I had sooooo much fun😻

@Akshaykumar12007048 3 года назад

Vouching for Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line

@sushmitamahantshetti9227 3 года назад

My prediction is "These, our bodies, possessed by light." It reminds me of Booker prize winner 'Girl, Woman, Other.' Talk about the ultimate dark horse in this race. I don't know if my prediction goes correct or not, Voila woman power! Let's go! 💃🏽

@sonali2118 3 года назад

Why am I not getting notifications from YOU. WHAT YOU DOING RU-vid?

@maittrianand6261 3 года назад

I am definitely vouching for Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line and think it's gonna win! Great discussion, guys. xx

@NeetuSingh-eo4iu 3 года назад

I feel These, Our Bodies Possessed by Light is going to be the winner or Prelude to a Riot 🤗

@anubhutigarg2185 3 года назад

Djinn patrol on purple line

@namaratapunjabi2862 3 года назад

"These our bodies possessed by light" Haven't read any of the books yet from the longlist. But merely going on the cover, how beautiful it is which makes me think about the depth of story as well. 🤞🤞

@AdityaSingh-om3xo 3 года назад

Don't judge a book by it's cover

@namaratapunjabi2862 3 года назад

@@AdityaSingh-om3xo haha no judgement, just an assumption

@up6406 3 года назад

And here it is ....JCB Prize short/long list Discussion - That time of the year 😄

@metaphor2584 3 года назад

Prelude to a riot My prediction

@AdityaSingh-om3xo 3 года назад

Ooo

@aashnasharma4738 3 года назад

Really want to read the djinn book now

@pratibharohal1597 3 года назад

My guess is Djinn patrol on the line. P.s though I am biased towards "Chosen Spirits" :p

@sometimes1128 3 года назад

I really hope that Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara wins because hell yeah! crime fiction authors and readers need to be taken seriously especially when the book is well written. So my bet is on this book.

@preetimehta4882 3 года назад

Djinn patrol on the purple line may be the winner 😊l

@AdityaSingh-om3xo 3 года назад

I think "chosen spirits" would win

@Snehlata-jj8cd 3 года назад

I predict Prelude to a Riot

@hkguliani 3 года назад

I mean, Djinn Patrol definitely has all the elements for winning. But I'm putting my money on Prelude To A Riot. It feels more and more relevant to the world we live in every single day.