The Booker Prize 2026 longlist brings together authors from three continents and seven countries; that's a lot of places, perspectives and experiences to draw from. We asked this year’s longlisted authors what inspired their novels. 🔗 Tap the link below to read the full interviews with all 13 authors. thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/features/get-to-know-the-authors-longlisted-for-the-booker-prize-2026 --- The Booker Prizes on Instagram: instagram.com/thebookerprizes The Booker Prizes on TikTok: tiktok.com/@thebookerprizes The Booker Prizes on Facebook: facebook.com/TheBookerPrizes The Booker Prize and the International Booker Prize are two of the world’s most significant and influential awards for a single book. The prizes recognise exceptional works of fiction and elevate the voices of nominated authors and translators by bringing their work to a global readership. The Children’s Booker Prize, which will launch in 2026 and be awarded annually from 2027, will c...