Here are the 13 books that made the Booker Prize longlist
The 2026 Booker Prize longlist has been announced, featuring 13 diverse titles ranging from thrillers to dystopian fiction. The list includes both established award-winning authors and debut writers, with the final winner to be announced in November.
Why it matters
The Booker Prize is a major cultural event that significantly influences literary trends and boosts the careers of the selected authors.
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NPR This year's Booker Prize longlist, announced Tuesday, includes 13 books covering a wide range of genres, from thriller to dystopian sci-fi to love story.
Two previous winners have made the prestigious list again – Douglas Stuart , who won for Shuggie Bain in 2020, and Marlon James , who took the prize in 2015 for A Brief History of Seven Killings. Elizabeth Strout is on the list as a third-time nominee for her latest work The Things We Never Say . The longlist also includes three debut authors.
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