The world's most influential awards for fiction in the English language

Ahead of the Booker Prize 2026 longlist announcement on Tuesday, 28 July, read our interviews with the judges: Mary Beard, Raymond Antrobus, Jarvis Cocker, Rebecca Liu and Patricia Lockwood

From books to transport you around the world to books that are perfect for hot weather; from books set in hotels to books to take to the seaside; discover a wide selection of Booker-nominated books to read this summer – whether you’re travelling far, staying close to home, or simply looking for a story you’ll never forget

The 2027 judging panel for the Bukhman International Booker Prize, the world’s most influential award for translated fiction, has been announced, and submissions are now open to publishers. Find out more about the newly renamed prize here

From intimate gatherings to bustling festivals, book readings to interviews, we celebrate the finest in fiction at these UK events featuring Booker-nominated authors

Submissions for the inaugural Children’s Booker Prize are now open to publishers, the three adult judges have been announced, and a UK-wide search for three child judges is underway. Find out more here

In partnership with The Reading Agency, we have launched a Booker Prizes Quick Read, featuring stories by Roddy Doyle, Yael van der Wouden, David Szalay and more