The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits | Review | Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist

This week, the team hit the road with The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits — a story of midlife crisis, family tensions, and health struggles, all unfolding across a cross-country road trip through the US. Opinions are divided on this one, but there’s plenty to discuss!Our Bookie of the Week is @dymphnaflynn — book reviewer, Costa Book Awards Judge 2021, and former BBC Arts producer — sharing her thoughts on this Booker-shortlisted novel.We also hear from listeners in the book club who’ve been reading along, and of course, Aaron brings back Read It & Eat It, cooking up a batch of pancakes inspired by the book. 🥞Judging the Book by Its CoverNext up: Flesh by David Szalay (Jonathan Cape). We take a first look at the cover and share our early expectations.💬 Get Involved📸 Instagram (@bookiesfavouritebookclub)📩 [email protected]📖 Read our written reviews on GoodreadsShare your thoughts on The Rest of Our Lives and join the discussion for Flesh!