Marlon James and Douglas Stuart shortlisted for Booker Prize

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 20:33

Previous Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among six nominees for this year's £50,000 prize.

The shortlist also includes Pulitzer winner Elizabeth Strout, science fiction writer M John Harrison, poet and novelist Luke Kennard, and debut novelist Rebecca Perry. Judges described the selection process as a 'tussle'.

How it is being reported

• Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'BBC News · 22 Sept, 20:01
• Previous winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart shortlisted for Booker prizeThe Guardian · 22 Sept, 19:55

In this story: Marlon James · Douglas Stuart · Elizabeth Strout · M John Harrison · Luke Kennard · Rebecca Perry · Booker Prize

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