Thirteen Translated Tales Lead the International Booker Prize 2026 Longlist
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The International Booker Prize 2026 longlist features 13 translated novels selected from 128 titles across 11 languages and 14 countries, announced by chair Natasha Brown; the shortlist will be revealed March 31 and the winner announced May 19 in London. The lineup explores themes from war and witchcraft to trauma and resilience, including several debut novels and multiple prior nominees, underscoring the prize’s global reach and the collaboration between authors and translators.
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