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Discover our reading guides for the shortlisted books and novels on the International Booker Prize 2023 shortlist, packed with insights and discussion points

Discover our reading guide for The Gospel According to the New World, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023, a retelling of the story of Christ

Discover our reading guide for Standing Heavy, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023, which tells the story of colonialism and consumerism in France

Discover our reading guide for Whale, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023, a rollercoaster adventure through Korean history and culture

Our comprehensive guide to Time Shelter, winner of the International Booker Prize 2023, includes a range of discussion points for book groups, insights from the author and further resources

Discover our reading guide for Still Born, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023, which explores one of life’s most consequential decisions

Discover our reading guide for Boulder, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023, a love story between two women with very different visions of motherhood

In our latest competition, we’re offering you the chance to win one of five bundles made up of all six shortlisted titles in contention for this year’s International Booker Prize 

The shortlist for the International Booker Prize 2023 was announced by the Chair of judges, Leïla Slimani, at an event held at the London Book Fair. 
 

The International Booker Prize 2023 judges discuss what impressed and delighted them most about each book on this year’s shortlist