The International Booker Prize 2026 Longlist

A sharp literary portrait examining artistic ambition and moral compromise within political systems.

A psychologically rich narrative exploring identity, survival, and womanhood.

A stark and philosophical work confronting labor, mortality, and ethical ambiguity.

A historical narrative examining authority, landscape, and social hierarchy.

A layered literary investigation into identity, trauma, and the persistence of memory.

An unsettling and atmospheric novel blending realism with the uncanny.

A formally inventive work interrogating motherhood, embodiment, and narrative voice.

A landmark feminist novel blending magical realism with political and social critique.

A richly textured literary journey examining culture, identity, and historical memory.