From a longlist of 13, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2024 Booker prize. Our academics review the finalists.

Percival Everett’s “James” is favorite for the prestigious literary award. But the likes of Rachel Kushner’s “Creation Lake” or Samantha Harvey’s “Orbital” could take the prize instead.

The Booker Prize — described by some as the Olympic Games of literature — is one of the world's most prestigious writing ...

The Satanic Verses, criticised by some Muslims as blasphemous, was banned in India shortly after its release, sparking protests worldwide. Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa in 1989, calling for ...

Although Cillian Murphy read the acclaimed Irish book “Small Things Like These” during the Covid-19 lockdown and was “floored ...

Cillian Murphy didn’t read “Small Things Like These” looking for a film to do. He was simply a fan of the author, Claire ...

Samantha Harvey's Booker Prize shortlisted novel Orbital is set inside an International Space Station-like vessel circling 250 miles above Earth. It looks at a day-in-the-life of the crew, ...

In her thrilling new climate fiction novel Creation Lake, Rachel Kushner explores the isolated life of an undercover ...

In a culminating article, our writers come together to discuss which of the shortlisted titles they believe will be crowned winner in the end.

Despite her recent illness, Queen Camilla is scheduled to host a reception at Clarence House on Nov. 12 to celebrate the authors and books shortlisted for this year's Booker Prize, the leading ...

Newly nominated for the 2024 Booker Prize, “James” has proven to be a successful endeavor for Percival Everett, writer of over 30 works of fiction, short stories and poetry since 1983. However, what ...

Booker Prize-shortlisted author Paul Bailey has died aged 87, his agent at RCW Literary Agency (RCW) has confirmed. He is survived by his partner Jeremy Trevathan. The novelist appeared twice on ...