International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist announced featuring French witch, sworn virgin

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by FRANCE 24
March 31, 2026
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The International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist includes French author Marie NDiaye among six finalists.

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The International Booker Prize announced its 2026 shortlist on Tuesday, featuring six finalists competing for the prestigious award that honors translated fiction in English. French novelist and playwright Marie NDiaye, a previous winner of France's Goncourt Prize, is among the six contenders. The International Booker Prize, which recognizes literary works from around the world available in English translation, draws global attention to non-English-language fiction and carries significant prestige in the publishing world. NDiaye's inclusion on the shortlist reflects her standing as a major contemporary French writer. The winner will be announced at a later date.

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