Wild Houses": Barrett's Exploration of Marginal Irish Life
Colin Barrett's 2023 novel, "Wild Houses," a Booker-longlisted work focusing on a poorly-planned kidnapping in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, showcases his characteristic exploration of marginal characters and small-town life, earning him the Nero debut fiction award and now released in paperback.
Wild Houses": Barrett's Exploration of Marginal Irish Life
Colin Barrett's 2023 novel, "Wild Houses," a Booker-longlisted work focusing on a poorly-planned kidnapping in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, showcases his characteristic exploration of marginal characters and small-town life, earning him the Nero debut fiction award and now released in paperback.
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Sarah Jessica Parker to Judge 2025 Booker Prize
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker will judge the 2025 Booker Prize, bringing her star power and publishing experience to the prestigious literary award, a move praised for potentially expanding its audience.
Sarah Jessica Parker to Judge 2025 Booker Prize
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker will judge the 2025 Booker Prize, bringing her star power and publishing experience to the prestigious literary award, a move praised for potentially expanding its audience.
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Flanagan Wins Prestigious Literary Award Amidst Sponsorship Controversy
Australian author Richard Flanagan wins the Baillie Gifford Prize, a significant literary award, adding to his previous Booker Prize win, amidst controversy surrounding the sponsor's environmental record.
Flanagan Wins Prestigious Literary Award Amidst Sponsorship Controversy
Australian author Richard Flanagan wins the Baillie Gifford Prize, a significant literary award, adding to his previous Booker Prize win, amidst controversy surrounding the sponsor's environmental record.
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Orbital Wins Booker Prize
Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" wins the 2024 Booker Prize, a story of six astronauts on the ISS.
Orbital Wins Booker Prize
Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" wins the 2024 Booker Prize, a story of six astronauts on the ISS.
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Orbital Wins Booker Prize
Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" wins the 2023 Booker Prize, a short novel set on the International Space Station.
Orbital Wins Booker Prize
Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" wins the 2023 Booker Prize, a short novel set on the International Space Station.
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2024 Booker Prize Predictions
Analysis of the 2024 Booker Prize contenders based on bookmakers' odds and sales figures.
2024 Booker Prize Predictions
Analysis of the 2024 Booker Prize contenders based on bookmakers' odds and sales figures.
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David Lodge, Celebrated British Author, Dies at 89
British author David Lodge, known for novels like "Small World" and the "Changing Places" trilogy, died on January 1st, 2024, at age 89; his publisher lauded his international literary influence and kind nature.
David Lodge, Celebrated British Author, Dies at 89
British author David Lodge, known for novels like "Small World" and the "Changing Places" trilogy, died on January 1st, 2024, at age 89; his publisher lauded his international literary influence and kind nature.
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Harvey's "Umlaufbahnen": A Poetic Reflection on Humanity and Earth from Space
Samantha Harvey's Booker Prize-winning novel, "Umlaufbahnen," follows six astronauts from different nations for a day on their space station 400 kilometers above Earth, highlighting their intense interdependence despite isolation while orbiting the planet sixteen times daily, each 90-minute orbit ma...
Harvey's "Umlaufbahnen": A Poetic Reflection on Humanity and Earth from Space
Samantha Harvey's Booker Prize-winning novel, "Umlaufbahnen," follows six astronauts from different nations for a day on their space station 400 kilometers above Earth, highlighting their intense interdependence despite isolation while orbiting the planet sixteen times daily, each 90-minute orbit ma...
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Orbital Wins Booker Prize
Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" wins the Booker Prize, offering a unique perspective on the human experience in space.
Orbital Wins Booker Prize
Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" wins the Booker Prize, offering a unique perspective on the human experience in space.
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Samantha Harvey Wins Booker Prize for "Orbital"
British novelist Samantha Harvey wins the prestigious Booker Prize for her eco-fiction novel "Orbital", prompting reflections on humanity's impact on Earth.
Samantha Harvey Wins Booker Prize for "Orbital"
British novelist Samantha Harvey wins the prestigious Booker Prize for her eco-fiction novel "Orbital", prompting reflections on humanity's impact on Earth.
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Dutch Author Misses Booker Prize, Brit Wins
Dutch author Yael van der Wouden's Booker Prize nomination and Samantha Harvey's win are discussed, along with the themes of both novels and the reception of Van der Wouden's work in the Netherlands and internationally.
Dutch Author Misses Booker Prize, Brit Wins
Dutch author Yael van der Wouden's Booker Prize nomination and Samantha Harvey's win are discussed, along with the themes of both novels and the reception of Van der Wouden's work in the Netherlands and internationally.
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2024 Booker Prize Shortlist Review
Review of the 2024 Booker Prize shortlist, highlighting key features, themes, and potential winners.
2024 Booker Prize Shortlist Review
Review of the 2024 Booker Prize shortlist, highlighting key features, themes, and potential winners.
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