‘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, 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. -- Creative team: - Video: Harry Zundel - Photography: Yuki Sugiura - Styling: Cynthia Inions - Location: Inner Temple Gardens - Booker Prizes team: Indira Birnie, Jonathan Davenport #BookerPrize #BookerPrize2026 #BooksOfTiktok #NowReading #BookTok @serpent's tail @Profile Books @Penguin Books UK @John Murray Press @Elizabeth Strout Author @Viking Books UK @Pan Macmillan UK