Author M John Harrison wins 2026 Booker Prize at 81
The gist
Author M John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything at age 81.
He is the oldest winner ever, beating a record held since 2019.
How it unfolded
- Jul 28, 2026The longlist for the 2026 Booker Prize was released.
- Sep 22, 2026The shortlist was announced at a ceremony at Southbank Centre in London.
- Nov 9, 2026M John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything, announced at a ceremony and dinner at Old Billingsgate in the City of London.
Key terms
- Booker Prize
- Annual literary award given for the best single work of English-language fiction published in the UK or Ireland.
- shortlist
- A list of candidates for a job, prize, or position that has been narrowed down from a longer list.
Source: Wikipedia