International Booker Prize 2025 Longlist Announced, Featuring First-Time Nominees

The list includes 13 works of translated fiction, with debut appearances from Kannada and Romanian literature.

The 2025 International Booker Prize longlist highlights 13 works of translated fiction, all from first-time nominees.
For the first time, works translated from Kannada and Romanian are featured on the longlist, showcasing broader linguistic representation.
The prize awards £50,000 to the winning book, divided equally between the author and translator, with shortlisted titles receiving £5,000 each.
Independent publishers dominate the list, with 12 of the 13 titles coming from indie presses.
The shortlist will be announced on April 8, with the winner revealed on May 20 at London's Tate Modern.