Booker Prize Shortlist Revealed
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Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have a chance to become only the fifth author to win the Booker Prize twice after both were shortlisted for arguably the UK’s most prestigious fiction accolade.
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The judges of the Booker Prize revealed their shortlist after a contentious selection process they described as a "tussle." Among the six finalists are Marlon James, who won in 2015, and Douglas Stuart, winner from 2020. The other nominees include Elizabeth Strout, M John Harrison, Luke Kennard, and Rebecca Perry. Judge Patricia Lockwood humorously noted her assertive behavior during discussions, tossing books…
Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle' →Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have been shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize along with four other authors. The prize recognizes the best novel written in English published in the U.K., offering £50,000 to the winner. This year's nominees include James for "The Disappearers" and Stuart for "John of John." Notably, both previously won the award; James in 2015 and Stuart in 2020. The shortlist also features novels…
Marlon James and Douglas Stuart among 6 authors shortlisted for this year's Booker Prize →Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the six finalists for this year's Booker Prize, with both authors having previously won the award. Judges praised the shortlisted books as diverse and impactful, ranging from historical fiction to contemporary tales. The prize includes a £50,000 ($94,000) cash award and is considered one of the UK’s most prestigious literary honors for long-form fiction in English published…
Two literary heavy-hitters in running for second Booker Prize book win →Analysis
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Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have a chance to become only the fifth author to win the Booker Prize twice after both were shortlisted for arguably the UK’s most prestigious fiction accolade.
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22 Sep Two literary heavy-hitters in running for second Booker Prize book winMarlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the six finalists for this year's Booker Prize, with both authors having previously won the award. Judges praised the shortlisted books as diverse and impactful, ranging from historical fiction to contemporary tales. The prize includes a £50,000 ($94,000) cash award and is considered one of the UK’s most prestigious literary honors for long-form fiction in English published…Sydney Morning Herald
- 22 Sep Marlon James and Douglas Stuart among 6 authors shortlisted for this year's Booker PrizeMarlon James and Douglas Stuart have been shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize along with four other authors. The prize recognizes the best novel written in English published in the U.K., offering £50,000 to the winner. This year's nominees include James for "The Disappearers" and Stuart for "John of John." Notably, both previously won the award; James in 2015 and Stuart in 2020. The shortlist also features novels…CBC
22 Sep Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'The judges of the Booker Prize revealed their shortlist after a contentious selection process they described as a "tussle." Among the six finalists are Marlon James, who won in 2015, and Douglas Stuart, winner from 2020. The other nominees include Elizabeth Strout, M John Harrison, Luke Kennard, and Rebecca Perry. Judge Patricia Lockwood humorously noted her assertive behavior during discussions, tossing books…BBC
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