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literature2 months ago

Andrew Miller and Kiran Desai Lead Booker Prize Favorites

British novelist Andrew Miller and Indian author Kiran Desai are the favorites to win the Booker Prize for fiction, with Miller leading in odds. The award, which recognizes outstanding novels and boosts authors' careers, features six finalists this year, including Desai, who would become the fifth two-time winner if she prevails. The prize ceremony is held in London, and the winner is chosen from a diverse group of authors whose works explore significant themes like migration and class.

literature5 months ago

2025 Booker Prize Longlist Highlights Diverse and Notable Authors

The 2025 Booker prize longlist features a diverse group of authors from nine nationalities, including Kiran Desai with her novel 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny' and Tash Aw with 'The South'. The list highlights established writers and debutantes, with a strong representation of British and American authors, and marks the most global list in a decade. The shortlist will be announced in September, with the winner revealed in November.

literature5 months ago

Booker Prize 2025 Longlist Highlights Kiran Desai and Top Novels

The 2025 Booker Prize nominees include 13 novels by authors such as Kiran Desai, Katie Kitamura, and Susan Choi, with Desai's 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny' being a notable entry. The shortlist will be announced on September 23, and the winner in November will receive £50,000. The nominated works span various themes and settings, reflecting the diversity and richness of contemporary literature.