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The 2026 Booker Prize nominees total 13 titles, including Marlon James’s The Disappearers and Elizabeth Strout’s The Things We Never Say; the judging panel led by Mary Beard will unveil a six-book shortlist on Sept. 22, with the winner announced in London on Nov. 9 and a £50,000 prize, as other notable contenders such as Douglas Stuart and Emma Cline compete for the honor.
The Booker Prize has unveiled its 2026 longlist—the 13-book “Booker Dozen” described as dynamite by chair Mary Beard. It includes Elizabeth Strout (The Things We Never Say), Douglas Stuart (John of John), Marlon James (The Disappearers) and other debut and returning writers, with stories spanning Massachusetts, a remote Scottish island, Jamaica, Mexico City and more. The longlist will narrow to a shortlist on Sept. 22, and the winner will be announced on Nov. 9. Shortlisted authors receive £2,500 and a specially bound edition; the winner earns £50,000.)
Marlon James, renowned for his novels, has created a new detective series for HBO titled "Get Millie Black," set in the gritty streets of Kingston, Jamaica. The show, inspired by James' mother, a Jamaican detective inspector, follows Millie Black as she navigates complex personal and professional challenges. Unlike typical detective shows, it delves into Jamaica's social issues, including homophobia and class disparities, while maintaining a compelling narrative. The series stands out for its rich character development and the fresh perspective it brings to the crime genre.