The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley
Anna and Geoff discuss THE PALM HOUSE by Gwendoline Riley. Set in London, it centres on friends Laura and Putnam, both journalists facing a changing work landscape. It is longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize.
We enjoyed this book, especially the spare writing. It got us talking:
How important is plot?
Is this a comic novel?
Geoff's alternative title for the book.
We also pick our next reads from the Booker Prize Longlist.
Other books mentioned:
The Labyrinth by Amanda Lohrey
Capture by Amanda Lohrey
The Gate at The Stairs by Lorrie Moore
Birds of America by Lorrie Moore
Foster by Claire…
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