Minor hiccough but the battle will continue ...

We do not have a decision today (so far) because one of our judges has been subject to a series of unfortunate events ...

So, instead, we shall look at the first two contestants through to the next round. Step forward -
An Act Of Love by Alan Gibbons and The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje.

These two magnificent books will go head to head in the next round.

If you are disappointed that a book you like has not gone through remember that if it gets enough votes, one losing title will COME BACK FROM THE DEAD. So it's up to you ...