The 2023 Booker Prize list was announced on August 1, 2023. This list which is also referred to as the "Booker Dozen" features books from four continents, four Irish writers, four debut novelists – and ten authors who are recognized by the Booker Prize for the first time.
This year’s jury is chaired by novelist Esi Edugyan, twice-shortlisted for the Booker Prize and comprises writer and filmmaker Adjoa Andoh, poet and critic Mary Jean Chan, Shakespeare specialist James Shapiro, actor and writer Robert Webb.
Booker Prize judges 2023: (clockwise from top right) Mary Jean Chan, James Shapiro, Esi Edugyan, Robert Webb and Adjoa Andoh
The Bee Sting
Western Lane
In Ascension
Prophet Song
All the Little Bird-Hearts
Pearl
This Other Eden
How to Build a Boat
If I Survive You
Study for Obedience
Old God's Time
A Spell of Good Things
Many Congratulations to our very own @Chetana Maroo for being featured in this prestigious list.
