Us, barrelling towards the Booker Prize 2026 shortlist announcement — which, might we add, is in a mere two weeks. Might we also add that you can join us live at London’s Southbank Centre on 22 September as the judges discuss the longlist and announce this year’s shortlist. Get your ticket: southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/the-booker-prize-2026-shortlist-announcement This video was filmed at Somerset House. --- 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 cele...