Richard Ayoade is among eight authors vying for the coveted title of having a pig named after their novel in this year's Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize. The esteemed literary award aims to recognize the funniest novel published over the past 12 months, with a special nod to the wit and humor reminiscent of renowned English writer PG Wodehouse.
Ayoade's debut novel, "The Unfinished Harauld Hughes," has garnered significant attention for its pitch-perfect literary parody, replete with deft wordplay that left critics in stitches. Stephanie Merritt, a literary critic and judge on the panel, praised Ayoade's ability to tap into the comedic possibilities of language.
Other notable authors shortlisted for this year's award include Nussaibah Younis, whose debut novel "Fundamentally" explores themes of friendship and redemption in a complex web of relationships. Rosanna Pike's "A Little Trickerie" also made the cut, with its tale of vagabond Tibb Ingleby conjuring a hoax in medieval England.
The Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize is set to be announced at a reception in London on December 1st, along with a pig named after the winning novel. The winner will also receive a complete set of the Everyman's Library PG Wodehouse collection and a glass of Bollinger champagne.
To mark the award's 25th anniversary, a special Vintage Bollinger prize will be announced, featuring a "winner-of-winners" selected from previous recipients. This year's judging panel includes Claudia Winkleman, Sindhu Vee, Tatty Macleod, Patrick Grant, and Peter Florence, who serves as chair of the judges.
The shortlist boasts an impressive array of titles, including Sanam Mahloudji's "The Persians," Alexander Sammartino's "Last Acts," Guy Jenkin's "Murder Most Foul," Sandi Toksvig's "Friends of Dorothy," and Kate Greathead's "The Book of George." The award will undoubtedly spark a lively debate about which novel deserves the coveted title.
Ayoade's debut novel, "The Unfinished Harauld Hughes," has garnered significant attention for its pitch-perfect literary parody, replete with deft wordplay that left critics in stitches. Stephanie Merritt, a literary critic and judge on the panel, praised Ayoade's ability to tap into the comedic possibilities of language.
Other notable authors shortlisted for this year's award include Nussaibah Younis, whose debut novel "Fundamentally" explores themes of friendship and redemption in a complex web of relationships. Rosanna Pike's "A Little Trickerie" also made the cut, with its tale of vagabond Tibb Ingleby conjuring a hoax in medieval England.
The Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize is set to be announced at a reception in London on December 1st, along with a pig named after the winning novel. The winner will also receive a complete set of the Everyman's Library PG Wodehouse collection and a glass of Bollinger champagne.
To mark the award's 25th anniversary, a special Vintage Bollinger prize will be announced, featuring a "winner-of-winners" selected from previous recipients. This year's judging panel includes Claudia Winkleman, Sindhu Vee, Tatty Macleod, Patrick Grant, and Peter Florence, who serves as chair of the judges.
The shortlist boasts an impressive array of titles, including Sanam Mahloudji's "The Persians," Alexander Sammartino's "Last Acts," Guy Jenkin's "Murder Most Foul," Sandi Toksvig's "Friends of Dorothy," and Kate Greathead's "The Book of George." The award will undoubtedly spark a lively debate about which novel deserves the coveted title.
! But seriously, I think it's amazing how this Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize is celebrating 25 years of wacky humor and witty writing 
. It's a great way to recognize authors like Ayoade who are carrying on the legacy of PG Wodehouse's comedic genius 
. And can you imagine getting a glass of champagne with your name on it? 
so like this prize is super important for authors, right? but isn't it kinda weird to name a pig after someone's book? i mean, how do they even decide which book gets named after which pig 
Richard Ayoade's novel sounds HILARIOUS and I love that it's a parody - I mean, who doesn't enjoy a good laugh? 
Can't wait to hear who wins and gets that piggy's name - a whole collection of Wodehouse books? champagne? Yes, please! 
but can we get some more diverse authors in this award? it feels like its all about white british dudes writing comedy novels 
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. Like, what's next? An award for writing the best text message or something? 
Meanwhile, I'm sure the winner will get to live their best life, complete with a pig named after their novel and all that champagne stuff... 
I mean, Tibb Ingleby conjuring a hoax in medieval England? That's just genius-level stuff right there. And what about Mahloudji's "The Persians"? I've heard great things about that one too 
. A pig named after some book? It's just a silly gimmick, if you ask me 
. What about the books themselves? Do they actually matter or is it all just about being a "winner-of-winners"? 
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But you know who else could give him a run for his money? Sanam Mahloudji, "The Persians" has some wickedly funny moments 
. And Tatty Macleod, what's up with her being on the judging panel? Never heard of her before 
I'm all about the wordplay and witty banter too, those sound like my jam! Can't wait to see which ones make it onto the big screen - maybe they'll even get a pig named after them! 
. And Rosanna Pike's medieval tale has me intrigued 
I'm so down for this prize, who wouldn't want to have their book immortalized with a pig 
. I've read through the shortlist and I gotta say, there are some real standouts here - Richard Ayoade's debut novel sounds like a laugh-out-loud masterclass in literary parody. And I love that the award is still going strong after 25 years 
. All these authors are vying for a pig named after their book? It's just too convenient. I mean, what's in it for them? Is there some kind of hidden agenda to promote certain books over others? I think so. And have you noticed that all the judges are from the same "in-crowd"? It's like they're all in on some secret. And what about the Vintage Bollinger prize? That sounds like a way to keep the award under their control and prevent any real change or innovation. Mark my words, there's more to this than meets the eye...