International Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist Reaction

Lucy & Aaron star their thoughts n what did & didn't make it to the shortlist.We'll be reading one book a week until the winner is announced.Our current reading schedule:On Earth As It Is Beneath by Ana Paula Maia, translated from the Portuguese by Padma Viswanathan, published by Charco PressShe Who Remains by Rene Karabash, translated from the Bulgarian by Izidora Angel, published by Peirene PressTaiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated from Mandarin Chinese by Lin King, published by And Other StoriesThe Witch by Marie NDiaye, translated from the French by Jordan Stump, published by MacLehose PressThe Nights Are Quiet in Tehran by Shida Bazyar, translated from the German by Ruth Martin, published by Scribe UKThe Director by Daniel Kehlmann, translated from the German by Ross Benjamin, published by riverrunBookies' Favourite: @bookiesfavouritebookclubEmail the Book Club" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Email: [email protected]: @AaronRiceMediaLucy: @bookz2026Colin: @c_f_writesHannah: @certifiedbookyapperhannah