
Djamel White's Debut Novel Longlisted for Booker Prize
Djamel White's first novel has been longlisted for the Booker Prize, and he discussed his writing philosophy and future plans in an interview with The Journal.
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Djamel White's first novel has been longlisted for the Booker Prize, and he discussed his writing philosophy and future plans in an interview with The Journal.

Katie Kitamura's novel, 'Intimacies' (titled 'Audition' in Greek), a former Booker Prize favorite, has gone viral on BookTok, captivating readers with its story of an actress meeting an enigmatic young man in New York.

Jarvis Cocker has been named a celebrity judge for the Booker Prize, with the longlist of 13 works including two former laureates and three debut novels, as reported by a Slovenian outlet.

The Booker Prize longlist for 2026 has been announced, featuring 13 authors including former winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, alongside triple nominee Elizabeth Strout, with organizers noting a focus on rewarding courage and risk in selection.

Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy spoke at the London Indian Film Festival about the unauthorized use of Beatles songs in her film, the rise of AI in cinema, and the aesthetic of independent filmmaking.

The 11th edition of the FOLIO literary festival in Óbidos, Portugal, scheduled for October 8-18, will host several international authors, including Jon Fosse and Booker Prize winners. The festival also aims to plant 200 trees with local schools.

Two-time Booker Prize winner Margaret Atwood reflects on how her dystopian novel, 'The Handmaid's Tale,' increasingly mirrors current global events, particularly concerning democracy and women's rights.

The International Booker Prize has been renamed the Bukhman International Booker Prize, following a significant donation from a Russian-born billionaire. The prize money has also been doubled.

Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie will be presented with Liberatum’s 14th Cultural Honor at a ceremony in London on July 8.

Taiwan's first International Booker Prize-winning novel has reignited discussions about the island's evolving identity, with its portrayal of a distinct Taiwanese historical experience conflicting with narratives promoted by Beijing.
A review highlights the raw emotion and underlying sexual denial present in Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart's latest novel, describing it as a 'brutal story'.

This week's Karakter program guide includes book launches, exhibition openings, and an event featuring a Booker Prize-winning author. The guide also touches on topics like intern exploitation, childhood cerebral palsy, and unexpected cold weather.

A novel centered around the theme of food has been awarded this year's Booker Prize. The unexpected win has sparked discussions about the unique subject matter and its literary merit.

Booker Prize-winning author Ian McEwan asserted that pessimism poses a greater challenge than climate change during a literary and arts festival. His remarks coincided with London experiencing a record-breaking heatwave.

Booker Prize-winning author David Szalay stated that the stakes were enormous, but Hungary remained part of Europe, calling it grotesque if Fidesz had steered the country back into Russia's arms. He also shared childhood memories and thoughts on power struggles.

An excerpt from David Szalay's Booker Prize-winning novel 'Test' (2025) tells the story of a man alienated from the world and himself, from his rise to his fall.

Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi has been awarded the International Booker Prize for her historical novel 'Taiwan Travelogue', making it the first book originally written in Mandarin Chinese to receive the honor. She expressed her refusal to be a 'second-class citizen in her own land' in her acceptance speech at the Tate Modern in London.

A Taiwanese novel, described as 'slyly sophisticated' and pretending to be a Japanese memoir, has won the International Booker Prize. This marks the first time a novel written in Mandarin has received the prestigious award.

This article provides a historical overview of every Booker Prize win by an Indian-origin author, from Salman Rushdie to Banu Mushtaq.

Rachel Kushner's latest novel, 'The Lake of Creation,' which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, has been released in Hungarian, drawing connections to several world-renowned writers.

Booker Prize nominee Chigozie Obioma was interviewed at the Marrakech African Book Festival, where he discussed his experiences and perspectives as an African writer today.

Irish writer Paul Lynch's Booker Prize-winning novel "Beyond the Sea" has been released in Bulgarian, just days before his arrival in Sofia for the "Literary Meetings" festival.
A Brazilian novelist shared insights into their International Booker Prize-shortlisted work, describing themes of societal confinement and injustice.

An overview of the Booker Prize 2025 winner and six other new novels currently generating buzz in book clubs, on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, and Goodreads.

Indian writer Banu Mushtaq, who overcame a challenging marriage, shared her life story and path to the International Booker Prize in a recent interview.
The shortlist for the 2026 International Booker Prize has been announced, featuring six books described as reverberating with history, humanity, heartbreak, and hope.
Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia has been named a finalist for the International Booker Prize for the English translation of her book, 'On Earth As It Is Beneath,' with the winner to be announced on May 19.

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch and Japanese author Sayaka Murata are set to attend the tenth edition of the "Literary Meetings" festival in Sofia, which will focus on the theme of "Dystopias and Resistance."

Motive Pictures, producer of 'Young Sherlock,' is developing two new dramas with Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James as it expands its development team.

In this prison novella, translated from the Portuguese by Padma Viswanathan, the author refuses to validate men’s violence
Argentine and Brazilian writers among finalists for International Booker Prize Buenos Aires Times

Actor Tom Hanks is set to play Abraham Lincoln in a cinematic adaptation of George Saunders' 2017 Booker Prize-winning novel, 'Lincoln in the Bardo'.
The book 'Taiwan Travelogue' has been longlisted for the prestigious UK's International Booker Prize.
The Indian writer, who won the Booker Prize in 2006, discusses her new book, ‘The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny’

Newly discovered artworks by Booker prize-winning author Iris Murdoch, including a self-portrait, which lay in a secret attic room for decades, are now on display, revealing her engagement with the world during WWII.

Authors Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart, Marlon James, and Rebecca Perry are among those on the broader longlist for this year's Booker Prize, from which the jury will select the winner. The thirteen selected books include novels set in various locations.

The author and translator of 'Taiwan Travelogue,' the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss themes of identity and history. Their work explores Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and the escalating geopolitical pressure from China.

An Irish debut novelist has been longlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize 2026, marking a significant achievement for the author. This recognition highlights the impact of their first published work.
Georgi Gospodinov's collection of short stories, 'And Everything Became the Moon,' an earlier work by the Booker Prize winner, has been released in Poland.

Booker Prize-winning novelist Ben Okri shares his philosophical views on the art of storytelling, the cosmic power of love, and his belief that death is merely a change of realms.
The acclaimed Iranian author Shahrnush Parsipur has passed away at the age of 80. Her book "Women Without Men" was nominated for the International Booker Prize earlier this year, 37 years after its initial publication.
Daria and Dmitri Bukhman, founders of the gaming app Playrix, are set to fund the International Booker Prize, supporting translated fiction.

Korean author Cheon Myeong-kwan, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2023 for his novel "Whale," expressed concerns about society's diminishing empathy. His novel was praised for its "magical and grotesque epic" narrative.

Booker Prize-winning author David Szalay, of Hungarian descent, presented his acclaimed new novel 'Flesh' at the 97th Budapest International Book Week.

The Booker Prize has launched a new Quick Read initiative, a short story collection titled 'All Around the World,' available for £1. This effort aims to widen access to quality fiction and address the adult reading crisis.

Yang Shuang-zi, the recent International Booker Prize winner, expressed her desire to win the award for Taiwan, highlighting the immense pressure the country faces internationally.
New stories by Salman Rushdie, titled 'The Last Moment - A Quintet of Stories' written after his 2022 attack, and David Szalay's Booker Prize-winning novel 'Flesh' are now available in bookstores.

Booker Prize-winning author David Szalay shared his views on the recent Hungarian election, emphasizing its significance as a reassertion of Hungary's European identity and expressing concern about the country potentially moving closer to Russia.
A recent poll revealed which Booker Prize-winning novel is considered readers' favorite when translated, with one particular author's work receiving a significant portion of the votes.

The International Booker Prize marks its tenth anniversary, reflecting on its role in elevating literature in translation and its impact on the global literary scene.

Booker Prize-winner Kiran Desai's new novel, 'Die Einsamkeit von Sonia und Sunny' (The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny), tells the story of a couple across three continents and two families, exploring what truly connects them.

Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi has won the International Booker Prize for her novel 'Taiwan Travelogue', marking the first time the award has been given to a book written in Mandarin Chinese.

The shortlist for the International Booker Prize 2026 has been revealed, featuring a diverse array of stories including political oppression in Tehran, a French witch's tale, and a filmmaker in Nazi Germany.

James Holder, co-founder of the Superdry fashion brand, has been found guilty of rape following a night out in Cheltenham. Sentencing for the conviction is expected to take place in the coming week.

A British Indian bookseller has been selected to serve as a judge for the inaugural Children's Booker Prize.
An article reveals an unexpected activity that Booker Prize-winning author Yann Martel was engaged in while simultaneously writing two books, offering insight into his creative process.

Booker Prize winner David Szalay is reportedly playing down striking resemblances between his novel 'Flesh' and Stanley Kubrick's film 'Barry Lyndon', raising questions about the origins of his plot.

The final selection for the prestigious International Booker Prize prominently features themes of history, with a majority of the nominees being female authors and translators, and one debut novel written in just two months.

A Bulgarian novel, 'Ostaynitsa' by Rene Karabash, has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, following a previous Bulgarian win in 2023.

The shortlist for the International Booker Prize 2026 has been unveiled, featuring six global finalists celebrating translated fiction.
Salman Rushdie is noted as a past recipient of the prestigious Booker Prize, while Danish authors Solvej Balle and Olga Ravn have previously been considered for the award, which no Dane has yet won.

Poet, writer, screenwriter, and actress Rene Karabash, whose novel "Ostaynitsa" was longlisted for the International Booker Prize, expressed her belief that young people will advance Bulgaria.

Published in 1989, the book was seen as an act of insurrection and Parsipur was jailed, while the novella was banned

For the second time, a Bulgarian novel has been nominated for the International Booker Prize.
Argentine and Brazilian writers among finalists for International Booker Prize Buenos Aires Times
An Indo-Canadian translator has been included on the longlist for the prestigious International Booker Prize.

Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan has been longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026 for her Brazilian prison novel.
Dubliner Djamel White's debut novel, 'All Them Dogs,' is experiencing soaring demand from booksellers after being included on the longlist for the prestigious Booker Prize.

The Booker Prize longlist has been criticized for being 'timid' and for notable omissions of authors like Ben Lerner and Amitav Ghosh. Commentators suggest the selection reflects a cautious approach in turbulent times.

The thirteen nominees for this year's prestigious Booker Prize have been announced. The literary award recognizes the best novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland.

Thirteen novels, including new works by Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout, have been selected for the longlist of the 2026 Booker Prize. The books were chosen from 163 English-language titles published in the UK and/or Ireland.

A Bulgarian article discusses the conceptual power of Rene Karabash's novel 'Ostainitsa' following its nomination for the International Booker Prize, prompting reflection on its recognition.

A former Booker prize judge recommends 20 immersive books, including novels and a guide to quantum physics, that can be read in a single sitting.

The International Booker Prize has been renamed to honor Russian-British entrepreneurs, reflecting a change in its sponsorship or naming rights.

Award-winning author Yang Shuang-zi, a Booker Prize winner, is recognized for her unique exploration of emotions between women. Her latest work is described as a subtly masterful journey into Taiwan's history.

David Szalay, last year's Booker Prize winner, presented his novel at the festive book week, which he considers a Hungarian book, exploring the challenges of growing up and living life.
David Szalay's unsettling book 'Carne,' a poignant ballad about a man's journey, has been named the winner of the Booker Prize in 2025.

A social media post by the Booker Prize for English-language fiction incorrectly stated that Margaret Atwood's novel was banned in Portugal during the Salazar dictatorship, despite the book not having been published at that time.

A third time try of this year’s International Booker Prize winner holds up a mirror to my own history
A judge for this year's International Booker Prize shares five lessons learned from reading 128 books in eight months, highlighting the privilege and educational experience.

A review of Booker Prize-winning writer Douglas Stuart's third novel, described as his most morally complex work to date.

Three years after Georgi Gospodinov's success, a Bulgarian novel, 'Ostanitsa' by Rene Karabash, has again been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, with an English translation by Isidora Angel.

Yang Shuang-zi, author of the International Booker Prize-winning novel “Taiwan Travelogue,” expressed her hope that her book could be read in China to facilitate dialogue about Taiwan's future. She is the first Taiwanese author to win the award.

A daily news quiz from FAZ challenges readers to answer five questions about current events, including the winner of the International Booker Prize, and compare their knowledge with others.

The International Booker Prize is set to be awarded tonight at a ceremony in London's Tate Modern, with a Bulgarian novel, "Ostaynitsa," among the contenders. The event will be streamed live on the official Booker YouTube channel.

Han Kang’s novel "The Vegetarian" has been selected as the readers’ favorite winner of the International Booker Prize in a 10th-anniversary poll conducted by the Booker Prize Foundation. The book topped the vote, according to a recent report from the foundation.
A review of Dorthe Nors' latest novel, which follows astrophysics professor Gunn, notes that while the author has received Booker Prize nominations and Oprah Winfrey's praise, the book feels about 150 pages too long.
A review of David Szalay's Booker Prize-winning novel 'Kött' (Meat) explores its complex narrative, noting that the author has also faced accusations of plagiarism.

Douglas Stuart's highly anticipated new novel, 'John of John,' has been released, with early reviews suggesting it may cause disappointment despite the author being a Booker Prize winner.

The roster of actors and talent cast in the short films promoting this year’s International Booker Prize has been unveiled. The cast includes Kae Alexander, Toheeb Jimoh, Toby Jones, and Xelia Mendes-Jones.

Literary agent Anna Webber, who represents recent Booker Prize recipients Samantha Harvey and David Szalay, shares insights into her work and her belief in her authors.

Rene Karabash has been selected as a finalist for the International Booker Prize 2026 for her novel 'She Who Remains' (Ostaynitsa). This nomination highlights the growing international recognition of Bulgarian literature.

The six finalists for the International Booker Prize have been announced, including Marie NDiaye, Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, and Daniel Kehlmann, alongside a 'French witch' and a 'sworn virgin', for the £50,000 prize, with the 2026 shortlist featuring a 'Brazilian nightmare,' a 'Taiwanese romance,' and a 'German reckoning.'

Daniel Kehlmann has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize for the English translation of his novel 'Lichtspiel,' which has generated significant hype in the USA.

Poet, writer, screenwriter, and actress Rene Karabash, known for her novel "Ostainitsa" which was longlisted for the International Booker Prize, was featured in a new podcast episode discussing identity, freedom, and social norms.
Life, death and the Booker Prize: The author of Flesh answers our tricky questions SMH.com.au

Declaration of war on reading reluctance: The high endowment of the Booker Prize for children's literature is a symptom. Great Britain is concerned about the steadily declining joy of reading among young people.

The 2026 International Booker Prize longlist includes war sagas and a banned Iranian novella from the late 1980s, bringing Iran's turmoil into the literary spotlight.

Dutch author Anjet Daanje's book 'The Remembered Soldier' has been included in the longlist for the International Booker Prize, a prestigious award for fiction translated into English.

The longlist for the 2026 International Booker Prize for translated fiction has been announced, featuring thirteen books.