Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout are among Booker Prize semifinalists
- On Tuesday, the 2026 Booker Prize longlist was announced, featuring 13 novels chosen from 163 submissions spanning thriller, dystopian sci-fi, and love story genres.
- Chaired by historian Mary Beard, the five-member judging panel selected novels that are long-form fiction written in English and published in the UK or Ireland between October 2025 and September 2026.
- Returning winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart join Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout on the list, which also includes three debut authors: Djamel White, Kenan Orhan, and Rebecca Perry.
- The winning author receives £50,000 and a trophy named Iris, while the six shortlisted authors announced in September will each receive £2,500 and a specially bound edition.
- Judges will announce the six shortlisted books on September 22, 2026, before a ceremony in London on November 9, 2026, reveals the winner.
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Two former winners, a veteran with third nomination and three authors in absolute debut. The jury chaired by Mary Beard chose out of 163 works.
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British authors dominate 2026 Booker longlist, no Indian writer in contention
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Marlon James, Douglas Stuart among Booker Prize semifinalists - The Tribune
Booker Prize winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are in the running again for the prestigious fiction award, alongside Dublin gangs, dystopian science fiction and the New England characters of Pulitzer Prize laureate Elizabeth Strout. Judges read 163 novels to come up with the 13 semifinalists announced Tuesday for the 50,000 pound ($66,000) Booker Prize, […]
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