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Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist Revealed: Past Champions, Oldest Nominee, and a Bold Debut
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CNBC TV18•25-09-2026, 12:47
Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist Revealed: Past Champions, Oldest Nominee, and a Bold Debut
- •The 2026 Booker Prize shortlist features six diverse novels, including works from two past champions, an 81-year-old first-time nominee, and a sole debut author.
- •M. John Harrison's "The End of Everything" could make him the oldest winner at 81, marking his first shortlisting as an author.
- •Marlon James, a 2015 winner, returns with "The Disappearers," aiming to join an elite group of double Booker laureates.
- •Douglas Stuart, who won in 2020 for "Shuggie Bain," is shortlisted again for "John of John," exploring themes of belonging and hidden identities.
- •Rebecca Perry's "May We Feed the King" stands out as the only debut novel on this year's prestigious shortlist, delving into desire and historical memory.
Key Questions Answered
The past winners on the 2026 Booker Prize shortlist are Marlon James, who won in 2015 for 'A Brief History of Seven Killings', and Douglas Stuart, who won in 2020 for 'Shuggie Bain'.
At 81 years old, M. John Harrison would become the oldest winner in the history of the Booker Prize if his novel 'The End of Everything' takes the award.
The sole debut novel on this year's shortlist is 'May We Feed the King' by Rebecca Perry, which follows a museum curator consumed by the story of a reluctant monarch.
