‘This is writing at its best. There’s plenty to enjoy, some blissful escapism and prose to die for (‘I just wish I could have written that’ kept going through my mind). But there is also plenty here to change the way we see the world, to surprise us and to challenge our certainties’ – Mary Beard (@wmarybeard), Chair of judges We are delighted to reveal the Booker Prize 2026 shortlist. ➡️ Tap the link in our bio to find out more about the books and authors. — The Booker Prize 2026 shortlist in full: The End of Everything by M. John Harrison The Disappearers by Marlon James Black Bag by Luke Kennard May We Feed the King by Rebecca Perry The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout John of John by Douglas Stuart — Creative team: - Video: @harryzundel - Photography: @yukisugiura.photo - Styling: Cynthia Inions - Location: @honsocinnertemple - Booker Prizes team: Indira Birnie, Jonathan Davenport