The Booker Prize 2026 longlist has been announced, featuring 13 authors and their novels. Chair of the judges Mary Beard described the 13 novels as 'dynamite', adding that the longlist has something for everyone. The longlist includes novels set in various locations, including Mexico City, a remote Scottish island, an assisted suicide clinic in Zurich, and coastal Massachussetts before the 2024 US election.
13 authors longlisted for Booker Prize 2026
UKPulse Sport DeskThe 13 chosen books include novels set in Mexico City, a remote Scottish island, an assisted suicide clinic in Zurich, and coastal Massachussetts before the 2024 US election.
- 13 authors have been longlisted for the Booker Prize 2026
- The longlist includes novels set in various locations, including Mexico City and a remote Scottish island
- The longlist will be whittled down to a shortlist on 22 September
Why this matters: The Booker Prize is the literary world's most prestigious award, recognising long-form fiction by writers of any nationality, written in English and published in the UK or Ireland.
What this means for you: If you're a fan of literature, you may be interested in reading one of the longlisted novels.