Meet the 2022 International Prize shortlist

The globally bestselling author and scriptwriter discusses the inspiration behind the unlikely protagonist at the heart of her novel Elena Knows.

Frances Riddle tells us about the path that led her to Spanish translation in Buenos Aires.

The translator reveals the far-reaching impact A.S. Byatt’s work has on his life and how a misspelling in Spot left him feeling scandalised as a child.

She discusses how she uses the fantastical to address the horrors and cruelties of patriarchy and capitalism in modern society.

The prolific Norwegian writer discusses the final installment in his hypnotic Septology that took him five years to write.

Searls discusses the unique body of work that is Fosse’s Septology.

Geetanjali Shree tells us the importance of a global worldview in literature.

Daisy Rockwell details the rich and diverse world of South Asian literature and the liberation she feels while experimenting with language. 

The critically-acclaimed author discusses the beauty she sees in English-language translation.

Awarded the 2018 Booker International Prize for Flights, Croft tells us what draws her to the art of translation.

Kawakami talks about the significance of her longlisted work being translated into English.

Sam Bett details the creativity involved in the translation process and how he’s never made it past the first page of Don Quixote. 

David Boyd on his adoration for Japanese literature and how music became a common language when translating Heaven.

The bestselling crime author talks us through the books that have inspired her career. 

The critically-acclaimed writer reveals the books that shaped his life.

The linguist tells us about the books that have shaped her formidable career. 

The writer talks us through the books that have shaped and inspired her.
 

The writer of the first Hindi book on the International Booker Prize list reveals the books that have inspired her career.

The award-winning translator reveals the books that made an impact on him.

The translator of Cursed Bunny reveals the books that have shaped and inspired his literary life.