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James and Stuart shortlisted for second Booker Prize wins

Booker Prize judges announce six-book shortlist

1 Sep 22 2:01 PM · 1d ago · 1 article · 1 post · 2 sources · development 1 of 2

The judging panel revealed the shortlist for the 2026 Booker Prize, narrowing 13 semifinalists down to six finalists selected from 163 original submissions. Both Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, previous Booker winners, made the cut.

Booker Prize judges announce six-book shortlist
BBC

“Most of these books were beginning to feel like old friends after at least two readings. And it was painful to have to let some of them go, with their now bent spines and dog-eared pages.”

Mary Beard

Marlon James Shortlisted authorDouglas Stuart Shortlisted authorElizabeth Strout Shortlisted authorMary BeardMary Beard Judging panel chair

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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 6 outlets Previous winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart shortlisted for Booker prize

    first by The Guardian, 1d ago · also The Hindu, RTE News, Guardian Culture, Guardian Media, Guardian Books

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  2. 1 outlet Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have chance to become 5th multiple winner of Booker Prize book award

    first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 1d ago

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