2023 Booker Prize Shortlist

25 Oct 2023 Booker Prize Shortlist

Written by: Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor

On September 21, the Booker Prize’s judging panel announced the shortlist for this year. Long considered the most prestigious literary award in the United Kingdom, the Booker Prize (formerly known as the Man Booker Prize) is awarded annually to any novel written in English. Throughout much of its history, the prize was only available to authors from Commonwealth nations, Ireland, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Now, however, any author who writes in English is eligible. Without further ado, here are the six nominees for this year.

Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein

If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery

This Other Eden by Paul Harding

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

Western Lane by Chetna Maroo

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

If you’re interested in exploring past winners of the Booker Prize, check out our list below.