Fingers crossed

It's Hilary Mantel for the Booker and a strong shortlist for our own prize.

Mantel was expected to win, so no surprise there, and this is a strong shortlist for the Giller.

I was an early booster for the Disappeared, so if it wins, that will be fantastic.

Alas, the only other book I've read on the list is Winter Vault by Anne Michaels and Annabel Lyon is a beautiful writer, but I think it might be Kim Echlin's year.