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Entertainment · 28 July 2026

Booker Prize longlist features Strout, Stuart, and James

Booker Prize longlist features Strout, Stuart, and James

The 2026 Booker Prize longlist, also known as the Booker Dozen, was announced on Tuesday, featuring 13 books by authors including Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart, and Marlon James. Two previous winners, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James, are on the list, along with third-time nominee Elizabeth Strout. The winner of the prestigious literary award will receive £50,000 and be announced on November 9.

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