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International Booker Prize 2026 Longlist Announced — 13 ‘Fresh and Innovative’ Translated Novels From 12 Languages Make the Cut

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026Aditi Singh

The International Booker Prize 2026 longlist features 13 translated novels whittled down from 128 submissions, with books from German, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and eight other languages. The shortlist of six was announced on 31 March, with the winner expected in May 2026. [...]