‘We did not start out with a checklist of the different types of book we wanted to see represented in the final six, or the kinds of authors or subject matter. But when we looked at the lineup of our shortlist, neatly propped up against one another, almost glowing, we were happy that we had showcased many of the strengths of contemporary English language fiction’ – Mary Beard A huge thank you to our Booker Prize 2026 judging panel: 〰️ Chair of judges and celebrated classicist, writer and broadcaster, Mary Beard 〰️ Writer and educator, Raymond Antrobus 〰️ Musician, writer and broadcaster, Jarvis Cocker 〰️ Journalist, editor and critic, Rebecca Liu 〰️ Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist, poet and essayist, Patricia Lockwood Here's what they had to say about this year's shortlist. — Creative team: - Video: Harry Zundel, Index Films - Photography: Yuki Sugiura - Styling: Cynthia Inions - Location: Inner Temple Gardens - Booker Prizes team: Indira Birnie, Jonathan Davenport #BookerPrize #Book...