Here are the 6 novels shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction! A new video is up on my YouTube channel where I react to each title as it's revealed and discuss all the books. I’m chuffed 4 out of my 6 predictions made the cut!

I am thrilled (and relieved) that “Demon Copperhead” made it! I've been rooting for this novel to win since before the longlist was announced so it's so exciting that it's a finalist. But you never know which way the judges will go! “The Marriage Portrait” is also such an accomplished historical novel that I loved reading. And if Kingsolver or O'Farrell win they'll be the first authors to have won the award twice!

There are also such impressive debut novels on the list. “Fire Rush” has the most striking voice and it's a story with a powerful message. It's enthralling how the psychological detail of “Trespasses” brings the reality of one woman's experience to life amidst The Troubles. I've not read “Black Butterflies” yet but I've heard such good things about it.

Then there are the dolphins! I've also not read “Pod” yet but I've seen such different opinions I'm so curious to see what I make of it. I was a fan of her previous novel “The Bees”. So we will see!