Book prizes tend to create a lot of buzz and conversation in the literary world. And that surely can’t be a bad thing, right? Some of us are longlist completionists, some patiently wait for the winner and others just let it all pass them by.

This week, we’re joined by book critic and bookstore owner Lori Feathers to discuss literary prizes, including the newly launched Republic Of Consciousness prize in the U.S. and Canada, which she is spearheading. We also talk about backlisted titles and some of our favorite acclaimed books from the past.

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