Tomb of Sand by Indian writer Geetanjali Shree has become the first book translated from Hindi to be nominated for the International Booker prize. The judges praised the “loud and irresistible” tale of an elderly woman who gains a new…
2022 International Booker Prize announces judges, accepting submissions
The International Booker Prize has revealed its judging panel for next year’s award, to be chaired by Frank Wynne—the first time a translator has chaired the panel. Actor and TV presenter Mel Giedroyc, academic Merve Emre, lawyer Petina Gappah and…
“At Night All Blood is Black” wins the 2021 International Booker Prize
At Night All Blood is Black, written by David Diop and translated from French by Anna Moschovakis, has emerged the winner of the 2021 International Booker Prize. The £50,000 prize will be split between Diop and Moschovakis, giving the author…
