Percival Everett’s “James” is favorite for the prestigious literary award. But the likes of Rachel Kushner’s “Creation Lake” or Samantha Harvey’s “Orbital” could take the prize instead.

The winner of the prestigious literary award — to be announced on November 12 — will take home $98,000 and receive a dramatic ...

This year’s shortlist includes five books by women – the highest number in the prize’s 55-year history. But it’s the only man ...

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Tomorrow evening will see the announcement of the winner of the 2024 Booker Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious ...

The winner will be announced on 12 November. Percival Everett, 2024 Everett has described his novel as a "conversation" with ...

2024 has seen the much anticipated return of Sally Rooney, whose fourth novel Intermezzo is arguably her best effort to date, as well as new works from American literary heavyweights such as Percival ...

Here’s our pick of the very best fiction of 2024. James by Percival Everett Done well, a literary retelling can shine fresh light on a story we think we know inside out: just look at Jean Rhys ...

Or maybe – just maybe – it’s because the one book by a male author, Percival Everett’s James – which has been the favourite to win since the longlist was announced – is seen and feared ...

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