Richard and Judy Spark UK Hopes Britain’s version of the Oprah effect will kick into gear for the 10 lucky novelists named to the Richard and Judy shortlist for 2005. Each of the books named will be featured in a televised episode starting in January; viewers will vote for their favorites and the winner will be named at the April British Book Awards. The list runs the gamut, from David Mitchell’s CLOUD ATLAS to pop star Robbie Williams’ life story FEEL. Jodi Picoult — published for the first time in the UK this year — makes the list with MY […]
