International Booker Prize Shortlist Readings
Chris Power, author of ‘A Lonely Man’ and ‘Mothers’ and presenter of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Open Book’ is hosting this splendid evening of readings from all the authors (and their translators) who have been shortlisted for 2024’s International Booker Prize. And in this competition, the translator and writer share equal glory, with the winning prize fund being shared between them. Award-winning poet Natalie Diaz, Book Prize-shortlisted novelist Romesh Gunesekera and translator Aaron Robertson are just a few of the names judging this year’s competition, where the winner will be announced in May. To hear a little from who’s competing, grab your ticket now.