# What are some of the best prize-winning books to read? With Sara Collins

An episode of [Ask Penguin](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/89411073), 8 Oct 2024, 37 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/thepenguinpodcast/e/66fbff55cb6b8e9ccc3237a8/media.mp3

What does it take to read 150 books in six months? Why do we love characters who make terrible decisions? What does an editor actually do to make a great writer even better? And which Booker winner prompted one of the biggest cheers in the prize’s history? In the first episode of our new series Ask Penguin, join our new host, Rhianna Dhillon as we delve into the world of literary prizes with this year's Booker Prize judge and award-winning author, Sara Collins. We also answer your Ask Penguin questions with plenty of book recommendations to inspire your next read. Visit our website for more information about The Penguin Podcast: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast For more information about this episode including a full list of books discussed visit: Episode 1: Prize-winners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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