The Books EP followed, a double A-side single led by "Wrapped Up in Books" from Dear Catastrophe Waitress and the new "Your Cover's Blown". This EP became the band's third top 20 UK release, and the band was nominated for both the Mercury Music Prize and an Ivor Novello Award.
The band's third top 20 UK release, a double A-side single with "Wrapped Up in Books" from Dear Catastrophe Waitress and "Your Cover's Blown", earned them nominations for both the Mercury Music Prize and an Ivor Novello Award.