Philip Hensher

Philip Hensher's novels include Kitchen Venom, which won the Somerset Maugham Award, Other Lulus and The Mulberry Empire, which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, shortlisted for the WH Smith 'People's Choice' Award and highlighted by no fewer than twelve reviewers as their 'book of the year'. Chosen by Granta to appear on their prestigious, once-a-decade list of the twenty best young British novelists, Philip Hensher is also a columnist for the Independent and chief book reviewer for the Spectator. His most recent novel, The Northern Clemency was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008. He lives in South London.

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King of the Badgers Philip Hensher Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 21 April 2011. After the success of The Northern Clemency, shortlisted for the 2008 Man Booker Prize, Philip Hensher brings us another slice of contemporary life, this time the peaceful civility... Format: Hardback - Released: 31/03/2011 Lovereading Price: £14.24 - Saving £4.75 (25%)

The Northern Clemency Philip Hensher Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008 A tale of two families living in Sheffield from the 1970's through to the 90's. The book wonderfully evokes the style and sentiments of the 70's and 80's and the interwoven lives of the... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/04/2009 Lovereading Price: £6.74 - Saving £2.25 (25%)

The Northern Clemency Philip Hensher Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008 A tale of two families living in Sheffield from the 1970's through to the 90's. A great saga of a book, do not be put off by the length (738 pages) as it's compelling... Format: Hardback - Released: 01/04/2008 Lovereading Price: £13.49 - Saving £4.50 (25%)

Fit Philip Hensher His last novel, a well-researched historical work, The Mulberry Empire, was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and he is one of Granta’s Best of British novelists. This new one returns to the platform of his first novel, comic writing... Format: Paperback - Released: 04/04/2005 Lovereading Price: £8.24 - Saving £2.75 (25%)