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John Self @john-self.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Books lists? You want book lists? Here’s the only one you need today: my rundown of the International Booker Prize shortlist in today’s Guardian, ahead of Tuesday’s winner announcement. Accept no substitutes. In print (in abbreviated form) today, online soon.

My piece on the Int’l Booker shortlist. Far too long to ALT text even in part, alas.

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Mariadele Boccardi @mariadele.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I'm tempted to post a list of "top 10 Booker winners" but not sure I'm brave enough for the reaction. (Sneak peek: The Siege of Krishnapur would be n.1)

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Mr. Lycidas @perfidiousbark.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

My favorite (the Duke) didn’t make the shortlist. But of these, I’d be very happy to see Taiwan Travelogue or On Earth as it is Beneath win.

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Adam Roberts @adamroberts.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Struck that, on your personal top ten for the *other* list, there's not a Martin Amis to be seen.

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Pamela Weaver @pamelaweaver.eurosky.social · 16/05/2026

Hard agree on The Witch and The Director. Loved the latter. Wanted to love the former, the premise is so good.

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The Maths Bazaar @themathsbazaar.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

And they've printed your name this week

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Slnieckar @slnieckar.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I've read all except The Witch, and largely agree. Hopefully one of the Germans will win!

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@gavreads @gavreads.co.uk · 16/05/2026

I liked the sound of The Witch until you described the ending.

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John Self @john-self.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Here's the online, full-fat version of my rundown on the six shortlisted titles for the International Booker Prize. Which "will charm many readers but may not be weighty enough to win"? Which has classic sitcom elements, even though it's about prisoners being hunted and shot?

theguardian.com

What should win this year’s International Booker?

Political oppression in Tehran, a witch’s tale from France, a film-maker in Nazi Germany … we weigh up the contenders for the International Booker prize 2026

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