SloveniaThe shortlist for the Booker Prize has been announced, featuring 13 semifinalists selected from 163 entries. Among the nominees are previous winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, along with other notable authors such as Elizabeth Strout. The jury, led by historian Mary Beard, described the selection as 'literary dynamite.' This year’s list includes diverse works ranging from crime fiction set in Dublin to dystopian science fiction. Notable mentions include James' 'The Disappearers,' Stuart's 'John of John,' and Strout's 'The Things We Never Say.' The shortlisted authors come from various countries including the UK, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Turkey, and the United States. The youngest nominee is 28-year-old Irec Djamel White, while the oldest is 81-year-old M. John Harrison.
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