Don’t bank on Mantel in wide-open Booker

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

The betting odds on Wolf Hall were slashed this weekend – but that doesn’t mean Hilary Mantel’s novel will win the Booker Prize.

Netherland must be favourite for Bookie Prize

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Joseph O’Neill’s cricket novel has a great chance of winning the William Hill Sports Book of the Year after missing out on the Booker Prize shortlist.

Joseph O’Neill early favourite for 2008 Booker

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Betting on the 2008 Booker Prize has started, with O’Neill’s Netherland quoted at the shortest odds.

Why bookies close books on book awards

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

A UK bookmaker has confirmed what many suspected about literary award ceremonies.

“Booker of Bookers” award won by Rushdie

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children has won the 40th-anniversary Best of the Booker award.