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Man Booker Prize 2018 – The winner announced

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Librarians with Altitude

Congratulations to Anna Burns for her unconventional novel Milkman, winner of the 2018 Man Booker, and recipient of a £50,000 prize. ‘None of us has ever read anything like this before. Anna Burns’ utterly distinctive voice challenges conventional thinking and form … Continue reading →

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2017 Man Booker Winner

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Librarians with Altitude

‘The form and style of this utterly original novel, reveals a witty, intelligent, and deeply moving narrative.’ Lola, Baroness Young, Chair of judges Lincoln in the Bardo is the first full-length novel from George Saunders, internationally renowned short story writer. … Continue reading →

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2017 Man Booker International winner announced

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Librarians with Altitude

A Horse Walks into a Bar An excellent title, and now we are assured an excellent read, Israeli author David Grossman’s A Horse Walks into a Bar has been awarded the Man Booker International Prize for 2017. Translated by Jessica Cohen and … Continue reading →

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Man Booker Prize announces 2016 shortlist

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

These are the six shortlisted novels for this year’s Man Booker prize. The shortlisted books were announced by 2016 Chair of judges, Dr. Amanda Foreman, at a press conference at the offices of sponsor Man Group.  The shortlist features a variety … Continue reading →

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Man Booker Prize Shortlist

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Librarians with Altitude

Apologies, it’s been almost a fortnight since the shortlist for this year’s Man Booker Prize was announced by the chair of the judges, AC Grayling. I’m sure most of you booky types are well ahead of me on this one. … Continue reading →

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Man Booker Prize Longlist

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Librarians with Altitude

Last week the 2014 Longlist for the Man Booker Prize was announced. Previously for novels written in English and published in the UK, the Man Booker Prize now admits nominations from all over the world. The six judges, headed by … Continue reading →

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