The Booker Prize , one of the most prestigious literary awards in the English-speaking world, was awarded in November 2024 . Established in 1969, the prize is presented annually for a novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. It was originally created to encourage the reading of contemporary English fiction, in an Watch the Booker Prize 2025 shortlist films Buy the Booker Prize 2025 shortlist Save nearly 30% when you buy all six Booker Prize shortlisted books for the special price of £75 from BookKind. Receive fast and free UK shipping along with a free exclusive BookKind tote bag with every order. International shipping rates apply. About Booker Prize The Booker Prize , one of the most prestigious literary awards globally, was established in the United Kingdom in 1969. Originally known as the Booker -McConnell Prize , it was created to celebrate and promote the highest quality of fiction written in English. The Booker Prize is the world’s most significant award for the best sustained work of fiction written in English by authors from anywhere in the world and published in the UK and/or Ireland. The 2024 judging panel is chaired by artist and author Edmund de Waal, who is joined by award-winning novelist Sara Collins; Fiction Editor of the Guardian, Justine Jordan; world-renowned writer and professor Yiyun Li; and musician, composer and producer Nitin Sawhney. The books shortlisted for the ...
