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What’s the story that started it all? The International Booker Prize 2025-nominated authors share the works that shaped their journey as writers

In Margaret Atwood’s feminist dystopian classic, nothing happens ‘that hasn’t already happened at some time or another’

Dark, twisty, and utterly gripping – these page-turning novels reflect the uncertainty of our times, while delivering the ultimate suspense fix

As a Booker Prize winner with multiple shortlistings, Ian McEwan stands among the most celebrated authors in modern literary history. As he marks 50 years in print, we select some of his best works

We asked the authors and translators nominated for this year’s International Booker Prize about the inspirations behind their longlisted works, how they worked together – and their favourite books

We want as many people as possible to enjoy a taste of the 13 longlisted books, so we’ve got 50 books to share with creators who love to read and talk about books online

With A Leopard-Skin Hat shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025, we spoke to its author and translator about Gide, Nabokov, and their favourite childhood reads

With Reservoir Bitches longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025, we spoke to its author and translators about Frankenstein, Sherlock Holmes and their favourite Spanish-language authors

With There’s a Monster Behind the Door longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025, we spoke to its author and translators about Cyrano de Bergerac, rap music and the books that changed their worldview