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Women’s prize for fiction: tales of power, agency, ageing and connection – six experts review the shortlist

The Women’s prize for fiction has been awarded to a female author of any nationality for the best novel written in English since 1996. In its 30th year, it is now one of the most influential literary awards in the world.

The Conversation

Two British authors among writers shortlisted for 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction

Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard is the chair of judges, while author and DJ Annie Macmanus is also on the judging panel.

Evening Standard

Virginia Evans and Susan Choi are among 6 finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction

Four debut novelists are among the six finalists for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction, announced Wednesday

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Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist dominated by debut novelists as judges name books that ‘profoundly moved us’

Winner is set to win £30,000 when announced in June

The Independent UK

Susan Choi and Lily King shortlisted for Women’s prize for fiction

The US writers join four debut authors in demonstrating ‘the complexity and beauty of the female experience’, said chair of judges Julia Gillard

The Guardian - UK

‘Be prepared to cry’: My favourite new romance book is shortlisted for Women’s Prize for Fiction

The shortlisted books explore themes such as the role of women, individual agency, human connection, and the joy of literature

The Independent UK

Susan Choi and Katie Kitamura among authors longlisted for Women’s prize for fiction

Sixteen novels are in contention for the £30,000 award, now in its 31st year, with settings ranging from climate-ravaged islands to a near-future Kolkata

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A story about North Korea and Japan, an exhilarating political film and a funny spy thriller – the three best releases of 2025

In 2025, there was a lot of excellent art and culture to rave about.

The Conversation

‘A dark book that’s a joy to read’ – David Szalay’s Flesh was a surprise 2025 Booker Prize winner

Chair of judges Roddy Doyle was blown away by the novel

Woman & Home

Two authors named as favourites to win 2025 Booker Prize for fiction

British novelist Andrew Miller and Indian author Kiran Desai are the favourites to win the award at a ceremony in London on Monday

The Independent UK

Booker prize 2025: the six shortlisted books, reviewed by experts

From 150 titles to a longlist of 13, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Booker prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on November 10.

The Conversation

My favourite books are in Amazon’s Big Deal Days sale: Top picks to read before the end of 2025

Whatever your literary catnip may be, it’s time to add steamy, intellectual or spooky books to your winter reading stack

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on the 2025 Booker prize: bringing posh bingo to the BookTok generation

Editorial: With this year’s shortlist announced live to the public, Britain’s most prestigious literary award is finding ways to engage new audiences

The Guardian - UK

One of my favourite books of the year just won the Booker Prize – and it’s 22% off on Amazon

Judge Sarah Jessica Parker described whittling down the list as “real agony”

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Booker Prize 2025 shortlist revealed: which six books are Sarah Jessica Parker approved?

The 13 books of the ‘Booker dozen’ has been winnowed down to just six novels — all from very established authors but only one Brit

The Guardian - UK

‘Brilliantly human’: Kiran Desai and David Szalay make Booker prize shortlist

No debut novels are among the six finalists, with established authors including Ben Markovits and previously shortlisted Andrew Miller in the running

The Guardian - UK

As a Booker prize judge I helped whittle 153 books down to a shortlist of six. Here’s why you should read them

Ben Markovits, David Szalay, Kiran Desai, Andrew Miller, Susan Choi and Katie Kitamura’s books will all take you on enthralling journeys

The Independent UK

Booker Prize shortlist 2025: Six ‘brilliantly written and brilliantly human’ stories

Shortlisted authors are examining ‘individuals trying to live with other people’

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The Independent UK

Sarah Jessica Parker says picking books for Booker shortlist was ‘real agony’

Actor says ‘there’s nothing casual about letting a book go’

Evening Standard

The Booker Prize Longlist 2025 is out! Here are the novels to read before the winner is crowned

The long-awaited Booker Dozen has finally been announced. We decode what all the novels are about, and where to buy them

The Independent UK

Booker Prize announces ‘wonderful’ longlist of 13 books that left judges ‘elated’

Shortlist will be unveiled on 23 September, with the winner announcement to follow in November

The Guardian - UK

Most global Booker prize longlist in a decade features Kiran Desai and Tash Aw

Chair of judges Roddy Doyle says the 13 ‘gripping’ titles in contention for the £50,000 award all ‘examine identity, individual or national’

The Guardian - UK

This year’s Booker prize longlist looks in new directions

Former winner Kiran Desai leads a varied field, while Alan Hollinghurst misses out

The Guardian - UK

Flashlight by Susan Choi review – big, bold and surprising

Stretching from Indiana to North Korea, the US writer’s sixth novel is a study of absence, alienation and affection in a family rocked by tragedy

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Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A Paris exhibition exploring language as resistance, the Netherlands' Best Kept Secret festival, Berlin's 13th Biennale, and a live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' - here's what to look out for this week.

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