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The story of an intense friendship between the narrator and his close childhood friend, Fanny, who suffers from profound psychological disorders

Wondering which of the 13 books on the International Booker Prize 2025 longlist to read first? We asked our judges to summarise each one – and tell us why they loved them 

From unfamiliar voices to a fifth-time nominee, from audacious accounts of displacement and disability to semi-autobiography and speculative fiction, there’s a wealth of global experiences to enjoy on this year’s longlist 

The International Booker Prize 2025 longlist provides a feast of fiction from around the world. Whet your appetite with an extract from the opening chapter of each book

If you’re a fan of Mike White’s sun-soaked satire, the Booker Library offers plenty of must-reads that pull no punches when it comes to exploring dark secrets and twisted truths – just like the show