Man Booker Prize
The Man Booker prize for Fiction for 2012 was awarded to Hilary Mantel for "Bring up the bodies". It explores one of the most mystifying and frightening episodes in English history: the destruction of Anne Boleyn. Buy the book in braille or buy DAISY audio CD version. All six shortlisted titles are available to buy in braille.
The 2012 shortlist includes two debut novels, three small independent publishers, two former shortlisted authors and one previous winner. The winner will be announced at a special dinner in London on 16th October. Find your winner and read them all!
You can read all six titles online in DAISY audio if you are a member of the BookStream Book Club.
Or loan any of the books in braille, giant print or Talking Book format from the National Library Service. To find out how you can join, telephone 0303 123 9999.
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