James
A profound and ferociously funny reimagining of the classic Huck Finn story, following Jim, an enslaved man, on a perilous journey for freed…
The Booker Prize 2024 Longlist
Explore the longlist for the prestigious Booker Prize 2024, featuring a diverse array of literary talents and compelling narratives. This year's highlight is Samantha Harvey's 'Orbital', a unique exploration of life aboard the International Space Station.
Creation Lake
A ruthless American spy infiltrates a French eco-activist commune, navigating deception, provocation, and her own unraveling identity in a p…
Orbital
Set aboard the International Space Station, Orbital offers a profound meditation on human fragility and our deep connection to Earth, captur…
The Safekeep
Set in 1961 rural Netherlands, The Safekeep is a tense and sensual story of obsession and secrets between two women forced to share a family…
Wild Houses
A gripping debut novel by Colin Barrett about two outsiders caught in a chaotic small-town kidnapping and revenge plot, set against the vivi…
Held
WINNER OF THE GILLER PRIZE 2024 SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024 **The international bestseller** **A Guardian Book of the Year** **Cho…
Stone Yard Devotional
Shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, a novel about forgiveness, grief, and what it means to be good. Burnt out and in need of retreat, a m…
The Booker Prize 2024 Longlist showcases an exciting selection of contemporary fiction, celebrating both established and emerging voices in literature. This year's longlist includes the remarkable winner, 'Orbital' by Samantha Harvey, which takes readers on a profound journey through the lives of six astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The novel, described as a 'space pastoral', reflects on the beauty of Earth and the human experience, making it a standout in this year's competition. Alongside 'Orbital', the longlist features a variety of narratives that span genres and themes, from personal meditations on identity to explorations of historical events and human connections. The judges, led by Edmund de Waal, praised the longlist for its depth and resonance, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the best of contemporary fiction. With a rich array of stories, the Booker Prize 2024 Longlist invites readers to discover new literary gems and engage with the pressing questions of our time.
Source: https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/prize-years/2024