Previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James lead Booker prize longlist
The 2026 Booker Prize longlist features 13 novels, headlined by the inclusion of former winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James.
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How many books are on the longlist?
There are 13 books included on the 2026 Booker Prize longlist.
Are there any former winners on the list?
Yes, previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among those recognized.
Who else was named in the initial reports?
Elizabeth Strout is also mentioned in the coverage of the 2026 nominees.
Where it stands
This selection highlights the return of previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James to the competition. The Guardian and The New York Times report that the longlist also includes work by Elizabeth Strout.
Coverage from the BBC and NPR confirms that the list comprises 13 titles total, marking the official start of the current cycle for the literary award. The Booker Prizes organization has released the full list, detailing the works currently under consideration for the next stage of the selection process.
While coverage does not yet specify the date for the announcement of the shortlist, the current longlist serves as the basis for the upcoming narrowing of candidates.
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The reporting (6)
- Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout are among Booker Prize semifinalists AP News · 5h ago
- Everything you need to know about the Booker Prize 2026 longlist The Booker Prizes · 5h ago
- Booker Prize longlist 2026: Elizabeth Strout and Douglas Stuart among 13 authors recognised BBC · 5h ago
- Here are the 13 books that made the Booker Prize longlist NPR · 5h ago
- Booker Prize Nominees Include Novels by Marlon James and Elizabeth Strout The New York Times · 5h ago
- Previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James lead Booker prize longlist The Guardian · 5h ago
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