Paul Davies
@paul1davies.bsky.social
Director of Content at the Booker Prizes
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For over 50 years, the Booker Prizes have recognised the best fiction for adults. Now, we're delighted to announce the Children’s Booker Prize, supported by AKO Foundation.
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children
October 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
For over 50 years, the Booker Prizes have recognised the best fiction for adults. Now, we're delighted to announce the Children’s Booker Prize, supported by AKO Foundation.
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children
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Watch Stormzy read from Flesh, the #BookerPrize2025 shortlisted novel by David Szalay.
youtu.be/X4Rz_BZzAJ4
youtu.be/X4Rz_BZzAJ4
Stormzy reads from Flesh by David Szalay | The Booker Prize
YouTube video by The Booker Prizes
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October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Watch Stormzy read from Flesh, the #BookerPrize2025 shortlisted novel by David Szalay.
youtu.be/X4Rz_BZzAJ4
youtu.be/X4Rz_BZzAJ4
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22.04.25 | 2pm BST
April 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
22.04.25 | 2pm BST
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We're delighted to reveal the #InternationalBooker2025 shortlist – a feast of fiction from around the world that offers ‘a miraculous lens through which to view human experience’.
➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/ibp2025
➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/ibp2025
April 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We're delighted to reveal the #InternationalBooker2025 shortlist – a feast of fiction from around the world that offers ‘a miraculous lens through which to view human experience’.
➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/ibp2025
➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/ibp2025
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Presenting our Monthly Spotlight pick for April: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
Discover an extract, reading guide, competition and more ⤵️
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
Discover an extract, reading guide, competition and more ⤵️
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
Monthly Spotlight: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood | The Booker Prizes
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 1986, The Handmaid’s Tale is the dystopian novel that became a phenomenon
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April 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Presenting our Monthly Spotlight pick for April: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
Discover an extract, reading guide, competition and more ⤵️
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
Discover an extract, reading guide, competition and more ⤵️
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
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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, @john-self.bsky.social has put together a guide to his best books⤵️
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
As he marks 50 years in print, @john-self.bsky.social has put together a guide to his best books⤵️
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
April 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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, @john-self.bsky.social has put together a guide to his best books⤵️
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
As he marks 50 years in print, @john-self.bsky.social has put together a guide to his best books⤵️
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
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A huge thank you to our #InternationalBooker2025 judges Max Porter, Caleb Femi, Sana Goyal, Anton Hur and Beth Orton.
Here's what they had to say about the books on the this year's longlist.
youtu.be/4nvXekfTNhw
Here's what they had to say about the books on the this year's longlist.
youtu.be/4nvXekfTNhw
The International Booker Prize 2025 Longlist | The Booker Prize
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February 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A huge thank you to our #InternationalBooker2025 judges Max Porter, Caleb Femi, Sana Goyal, Anton Hur and Beth Orton.
Here's what they had to say about the books on the this year's longlist.
youtu.be/4nvXekfTNhw
Here's what they had to say about the books on the this year's longlist.
youtu.be/4nvXekfTNhw
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From fresh voices to a fifth-time nominee, here's everything you need to know about the #InternationalBooker2025 longlist.
thebookerprizes.com/IBP2025longl...
thebookerprizes.com/IBP2025longl...
February 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
From fresh voices to a fifth-time nominee, here's everything you need to know about the #InternationalBooker2025 longlist.
thebookerprizes.com/IBP2025longl...
thebookerprizes.com/IBP2025longl...
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It's almost time! 25 Feb, 2pm GMT.
If you were a judge, which one book would you pick for this year's International Booker Prize longlist?
If you were a judge, which one book would you pick for this year's International Booker Prize longlist?
February 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's almost time! 25 Feb, 2pm GMT.
If you were a judge, which one book would you pick for this year's International Booker Prize longlist?
If you were a judge, which one book would you pick for this year's International Booker Prize longlist?
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February 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Pull up a chair and join us for the International Booker Prize 2025 longlist on 25 February, 2pm GMT.
February 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Pull up a chair and join us for the International Booker Prize 2025 longlist on 25 February, 2pm GMT.
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‘Reading makes you sexy’
Ahead of the #InternationalBooker2025 longlist announcement, we spoke to some of the judges about their reading habits, their favourite works of translated fiction – and why more people should read it.
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
Ahead of the #InternationalBooker2025 longlist announcement, we spoke to some of the judges about their reading habits, their favourite works of translated fiction – and why more people should read it.
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
February 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
‘Reading makes you sexy’
Ahead of the #InternationalBooker2025 longlist announcement, we spoke to some of the judges about their reading habits, their favourite works of translated fiction – and why more people should read it.
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
Ahead of the #InternationalBooker2025 longlist announcement, we spoke to some of the judges about their reading habits, their favourite works of translated fiction – and why more people should read it.
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
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Not long until we reveal the International Booker Prize 2025 longlist…!
Here's a reminder to mark Tuesday 25 February in your calendars. 🗓️
Here's a reminder to mark Tuesday 25 February in your calendars. 🗓️
February 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Not long until we reveal the International Booker Prize 2025 longlist…!
Here's a reminder to mark Tuesday 25 February in your calendars. 🗓️
Here's a reminder to mark Tuesday 25 February in your calendars. 🗓️