WorldPing‘Why no female lead characters this year?’: The Guardian’s book team answered your questions
WorldPingWhat happened
This year’s shortlist for the Booker prize was announced last night.
Our books editors answered your questions about the contenders, the judges and literary fiction Kohtao says: Can’t believe the two best books – Switzy and Shadow of the Object - were cut.
Key facts
- Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:39:24 UTC.
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