The 13 books selected for the longlist features authors representing England, Ireland, Scotland, Jamaica, Mexico, Turkey and America
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The 13 books selected for the longlist features authors representing England, Ireland, Scotland, Jamaica, Mexico, Turkey and America
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The long list for the Booker Prize has been revealed, including potentially the oldest ever winner at 81.
Previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James lead Booker prize longlist
Here are the 13 books that made the Booker Prize longlist
Here’s the longlist for the 2026 Booker Prize.
Booker Prize 2026: Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout among 13 semifinalists
Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout are among Booker Prize semifinalists
Booker longlist speculation is foolish. But it’s also fun
This Booker longlist may have two previous winners, but it’s keen to experiment
Booker Prize 2026: Irish debutant features on longlist alongside Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and more
Marlon James in the running for second Booker Prize for ‘The Disappearers’
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