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
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From desire and disability to a tragedy in the English Channel to a 20th-century queer classic – the longlist features books from everywhere, for everyone. But where should you start?
If you need a helping hand to navigate the longlist, our quiz will help you discover which of the 13 books suits your tastes perfectly.
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