The Booker Prize

The Booker Prize is one of the leading literary awards in the English speaking world. Each year, a panel of judges awards the prize to the best work of fiction written in English and published in the UK and Ireland.

Just Announced: The 2026 Longlist

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Elizabeth Strout
Douglas Stuart
Djamel White
Rebecca Perry
Marlon James
Emma Cline
Gwendoline Riley
Luke Kennard
M. John Harrison
Makenna Goodman
Missouri Williams
Kenan Orhan
Chloe Aridjis
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2025 Winner

Flesh: A Novel

A propulsive, hypnotic novel about a man who is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp.

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More Notable Past Winners

The Testaments (2019)

Margaret Atwood's riveting sequel to her dystopian masterpiece, The Handmaid's Tale.

The Luminaries (2013)

Eleanor Catton's magnificent novel of love, lust, murder, and greed set during New Zealand's gold rush.

Life of Pi (2008)

Yann Martel's international bestseller and modern classic of adventure and survival.

Celebrate Outstanding Contemporary Fiction with The Booker Prize

The Booker Prize is the world’s premiere literary award for translated and original fiction written in English and published in the UK or Ireland. Marking the ultimate benchmark for literary excellence, it highlights world-class storytellers who challenge, inspire, and transform our understanding of modern literature.

Looking Ahead to 2026: Mark your calendar—the 2026 Booker Prize longlist will be officially announced on July 28th, 2026, kicking off a new season of extraordinary literary talent. The shortlist announcement follows on September 22nd, 2026 and the winner will be crowned on November 9th, 2026.

Celebrating 2025’s Winner: Born in Canada, author David Szalay claimed the 2025 Booker Prize with his novel Flesh, joining an elite lineage of celebrated storytellers.

A Proud Canadian Legacy: Explore the work of legendary Canadian authors who have earned literary history’s highest honor, including Michael Ondaatje (The English Patient), Yann Martel (Life of Pi), and double-winner Margaret Atwood (The Blind Assassin, The Testaments).

Whether you are catching up on iconic past winners or waiting eagerly for the 2026 nominees, explore our curated selection of Booker Prize-winning books and shortlisted masterpieces today.

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