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Four men attempt to carry out the last wishes of their friend as they travel across the countryside to scatter his ashes

Sorrow and resentment mingle with passion and regret in Graham Swift’s novel, which won the Booker Prize in 1996

Win one of five copies of our Monthly Spotlight title for March, plus a limited-edition Booker Prize tote bag

Discover more about this year’s International Booker Prize judges, as they reflect on the power of translated fiction to create connections and share tips on how to find time to read more

Enjoy extracts from all the books longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026 – a sparkling selection of fresh and innovative books

Wondering which of the 13 books on the International Booker Prize 2026 longlist to read first? We asked our judges to summarise each one – and tell us why they loved them 

From witchcraft to warfare, trauma to transformation, resilience to cruelty, this year’s longlist shines a light on a vast range of experiences 

We’re offering you the chance to win a set of International Booker Prize 2026 longlist titles, a Poon’s hamper and gift card, and a Booker Prizes tote

From Victorian Britain to contemporary Ukraine, these books feature unmarried women who, in their own unique ways, push back against the social rules and sexism that constrain them