2024 International Booker Prize Shortlist Announced

Six novels from diverse global backgrounds are in contention for the prestigious award, showcasing a rich tapestry of themes and narratives.

The International Booker Prize shortlist for 2024 features novels from six countries, highlighting themes of personal struggle within political contexts.
Notable entries include 'Not a River' by Selva Almada, exploring rural Argentina, and 'Mater 2-10' by Hwang Sok-yong, a multi-generational saga from South Korea.
The shortlisted novels cover a wide range of styles, from family epics to romantic tragedies and diaristic explorations.
Judges praise the shortlisted works for engaging with current realities such as racism, oppression, and ecological disaster.
The winner of the International Booker Prize will be announced on May 21 at a ceremony in London.