Overview

• Thirteen novels have been longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, including works by the first Native American and Dutch authors to be nominated.
• The list includes six American authors, reflecting the decade-old rule change that broadened eligibility for the prize.
• Notable titles include Percival Everett's 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn,' and Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars,' exploring Native American history.
• Environmental themes persist, with Richard Powers' 'Playground' and Charlotte Wood's 'Stone Yard Devotional' addressing ecological concerns.
• The longlist will be narrowed down to a shortlist of six in September, with the winner announced in November.