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The 2024 International Booker Prize shortlist has been revealed, showcasing literature from six nations, translated from six languages, that skillfully intertwines the personal and political in uniquely innovative ways.

Chosen by this year’s judging panel, chaired by distinguished writer and broadcaster Eleanor Wachtel, the six shortlisted books reflect a diverse range of voices. The ceremony, sponsored by Maison Valentino, will be held on May 21 at London’s Tate Modern, livestreamed on Booker Prizes’ platforms and presented by Jack Edwards.

2024 05 16 3From a longlist of 13 titles, selected from 149 books published in the UK and/or Ireland between May 1, 2023, and April 30, 2024, the shortlist was carefully curated. Eleanor Wachtel notes the shortlist’s implicit optimism amid engagement with pressing issues like racism, oppression, violence, and ecological concerns, while Fiammetta Rocco highlights their exploration of divided families and societies.

Among the authors and translators, nine women and four men are shortlisted, with certain countries showing a strong presence, such as South Korea and Argentina. Notable mentions include debut author Itamar Viera Junior and the longlisted Hwang Sok-yong and Jenny Erpenbeck, along with translator Sora Kim-Russell making their first appearance on the shortlist.

Independents play a significant role in this year’s selection, with five of the shortlisted books published by independent publishers, including Scribe UK. Independents have claimed the prize six times out of eight since 2016.

Each year, the International Booker Prize introduces readers to outstanding novels and short story collections from across the world which are translated into English.This esteemed prize honors the crucial role of translators, with the £50,000 award split equally between author and translator(s).

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An avid book reader and proud library card holder, Angela is new to the world of e-Readers. She has a background in education, emergency response, fitness, loves to be in nature, traveling and exploring. With an honours science degree in anthropology, Angela also studied writing after graduation. She has contributed work to The London Free Press, The Gazette, The Londoner, Best Version Media, Lifeliner, and Citymedia.ca.

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