For some, it was a book they loved as a child. For others, it was a particular writer, a work of prose or simply something that came naturally to them. We asked the Booker Prize 2026 longlisted authors about the books that made them want to become writers. 🔗 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 an...