Reading: This Booker longlist may have two previous winners, but it’s keen to experiment

I can't help but feel a twinge of pride as I read the article about the Booker longlist. It's great to see that there are some familiar names on the list - Douglas Stuart and Marlon James, both previous winners. But what really excites me is the promise of new faces and unexpected perspectives. This year's longlist seems keen to experiment with fresh voices and ideas, and I can't wait to see what they come up with.

-- www.theguardian.com

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/28/this-booker-longlist-may-have-two-previous-winners-but-its-keen-to-experiment