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ManbookerThe Man Booker prize is now 40 - and just as we thought it was sliding into middle age the judges have selected a radical shortlist, including two first time authors, and really shaken up the literary world. We have free Opening Extracts of them all - and if you want you can buy them for 25% off the RRP. So, be your own judge, read an Opening Extract of all the books and then vote in our poll. The winner will be announced in London on 13 October .... Watch this space.

 

The White Tiger Aravind Adiga A promising debut novel which takes a funny and satirical look at modern day India. Taking a different approach from more recent India-based novels this looks at a darker, more political, side of life.  Format: Hardback  £9.74 Save 25%

The Secret Scripture Sebastian Barry A powerful and moving novel bringing the worlds of Ireland's past and present together. Great characterisation and a thought provoking story. Format: Hardback  £12.74 Save 25%

Sea of Poppies Amitav Ghosh The first in a trilogy set in the Indian sub-continent of the 1830's. An array of characters set sail on the Ibris and as their stories unfold and intertwine we gain a fascinating insight in to the politics of colonialism. Format: Hardback  £14.24 Save 25%

The Clothes on Their Backs Linda Grant Spanning a time from 1950's London to the present day we follow Vivien's story to discover her family history, her parents are immigrants who have kept her sheltered from their past, and to find her own place in the world. A moving and tender novel. Format: Paperback  £8.99 Save 25%

The Northern Clemency Philip Hensher 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 stuff.  Format: Hardback  £13.49 Save 25%

A Fraction of the Whole Steve Toltz One of two debut novels in the 2008 Man Booker shortlist and it certainly deserves the recognition. Great characterisation, plot and observations on a disjointed family.  Format: Hardback  £13.49 Save 25%