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The author and translator of 'Taiwan Travelogue,' the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss themes of identity and history. Their work explores Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and the escalating geopolitical pressure from China.
The International Booker Prize has been renamed to honor Russian-British entrepreneurs, reflecting a change in its sponsorship or naming rights.
Korean author Cheon Myeong-kwan, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2023 for his novel "Whale," expressed concerns about society's diminishing empathy. His novel was praised for its "magical and grotesque epic" narrative.
A third time try of this year’s International Booker Prize winner holds up a mirror to my own history
The International Booker Prize marks its tenth anniversary, reflecting on its role in elevating literature in translation and its impact on the global literary scene.
A daily news quiz from FAZ challenges readers to answer five questions about current events, including the winner of the International Booker Prize, and compare their knowledge with others.
The International Booker Prize is set to be awarded tonight at a ceremony in London's Tate Modern, with a Bulgarian novel, "Ostaynitsa," among the contenders. The event will be streamed live on the official Booker YouTube channel.
A Brazilian novelist shared insights into their International Booker Prize-shortlisted work, describing themes of societal confinement and injustice.
Indian writer Banu Mushtaq, who overcame a challenging marriage, shared her life story and path to the International Booker Prize in a recent interview.
The shortlist for the 2026 International Booker Prize has been announced, featuring six books described as reverberating with history, humanity, heartbreak, and hope.
Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia has been named a finalist for the International Booker Prize for the English translation of her book, 'On Earth As It Is Beneath,' with the winner to be announced on May 19.
Poet, writer, screenwriter, and actress Rene Karabash, known for her novel "Ostainitsa" which was longlisted for the International Booker Prize, was featured in a new podcast episode discussing identity, freedom, and social norms.
For the second time, a Bulgarian novel has been nominated for the International Booker Prize.
The 2026 International Booker Prize longlist includes war sagas and a banned Iranian novella from the late 1980s, bringing Iran's turmoil into the literary spotlight.
The book 'Taiwan Travelogue' has been longlisted for the prestigious UK's International Booker Prize.
A Bulgarian article discusses the conceptual power of Rene Karabash's novel 'Ostainitsa' following its nomination for the International Booker Prize, prompting reflection on its recognition.
The International Booker Prize has been renamed the Bukhman International Booker Prize, following a significant donation from a Russian-born billionaire. The prize money has also been doubled.
Taiwan's first International Booker Prize-winning novel has reignited discussions about the island's evolving identity, with its portrayal of a distinct Taiwanese historical experience conflicting with narratives promoted by Beijing.
A judge for this year's International Booker Prize shares five lessons learned from reading 128 books in eight months, highlighting the privilege and educational experience.
Yang Shuang-zi, author of the International Booker Prize-winning novel “Taiwan Travelogue,” expressed her hope that her book could be read in China to facilitate dialogue about Taiwan's future. She is the first Taiwanese author to win the award.
A Taiwanese novel, described as 'slyly sophisticated' and pretending to be a Japanese memoir, has won the International Booker Prize. This marks the first time a novel written in Mandarin has received the prestigious award.
The shortlist for the International Booker Prize 2026 has been revealed, featuring a diverse array of stories including political oppression in Tehran, a French witch's tale, and a filmmaker in Nazi Germany.
The roster of actors and talent cast in the short films promoting this year’s International Booker Prize has been unveiled. The cast includes Kae Alexander, Toheeb Jimoh, Toby Jones, and Xelia Mendes-Jones.
A Bulgarian novel, 'Ostaynitsa' by Rene Karabash, has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, following a previous Bulgarian win in 2023.
The shortlist for the International Booker Prize 2026 has been unveiled, featuring six global finalists celebrating translated fiction.
Daniel Kehlmann has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize for the English translation of his novel 'Lichtspiel,' which has generated significant hype in the USA.
Published in 1989, the book was seen as an act of insurrection and Parsipur was jailed, while the novella was banned
Argentine and Brazilian writers among finalists for International Booker Prize Buenos Aires Times
An Indo-Canadian translator has been included on the longlist for the prestigious International Booker Prize.
Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan has been longlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026 for her Brazilian prison novel.
The acclaimed Iranian author Shahrnush Parsipur has passed away at the age of 80. Her book "Women Without Men" was nominated for the International Booker Prize earlier this year, 37 years after its initial publication.
Daria and Dmitri Bukhman, founders of the gaming app Playrix, are set to fund the International Booker Prize, supporting translated fiction.
Yang Shuang-zi, the recent International Booker Prize winner, expressed her desire to win the award for Taiwan, highlighting the immense pressure the country faces internationally.
Three years after Georgi Gospodinov's success, a Bulgarian novel, 'Ostanitsa' by Rene Karabash, has again been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, with an English translation by Isidora Angel.
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi has been awarded the International Booker Prize for her historical novel 'Taiwan Travelogue', making it the first book originally written in Mandarin Chinese to receive the honor. She expressed her refusal to be a 'second-class citizen in her own land' in her acceptance speech at the Tate Modern in London.
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi has won the International Booker Prize for her novel 'Taiwan Travelogue', marking the first time the award has been given to a book written in Mandarin Chinese.
Han Kang’s novel "The Vegetarian" has been selected as the readers’ favorite winner of the International Booker Prize in a 10th-anniversary poll conducted by the Booker Prize Foundation. The book topped the vote, according to a recent report from the foundation.
The final selection for the prestigious International Booker Prize prominently features themes of history, with a majority of the nominees being female authors and translators, and one debut novel written in just two months.
Rene Karabash has been selected as a finalist for the International Booker Prize 2026 for her novel 'She Who Remains' (Ostaynitsa). This nomination highlights the growing international recognition of Bulgarian literature.
The six finalists for the International Booker Prize have been announced, including Marie NDiaye, Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, and Daniel Kehlmann, alongside a 'French witch' and a 'sworn virgin', for the £50,000 prize, with the 2026 shortlist featuring a 'Brazilian nightmare,' a 'Taiwanese romance,' and a 'German reckoning.'
Poet, writer, screenwriter, and actress Rene Karabash, whose novel "Ostaynitsa" was longlisted for the International Booker Prize, expressed her belief that young people will advance Bulgaria.
In this prison novella, translated from the Portuguese by Padma Viswanathan, the author refuses to validate men’s violence
Argentine and Brazilian writers among finalists for International Booker Prize Buenos Aires Times
Dutch author Anjet Daanje's book 'The Remembered Soldier' has been included in the longlist for the International Booker Prize, a prestigious award for fiction translated into English.
The longlist for the 2026 International Booker Prize for translated fiction has been announced, featuring thirteen books.