Mary Beard, Chair of the Booker Prize 2026 judging panel, on why she dislikes the phrase ‘I really love reading’. This clip was extracted from the Booker Prize 2026 shortlist livestream and is provided courtesy of the Southbank Centre. You can watch the full event on YouTube by tapping the link in our bio. #BookerPrize #BookerPrize2026 #BookTok #ReadingCommunity ##BooksOfTikTok