Concerning to some UK observers of the Man Booker Prize: a US author has won the prestigious literary award: Paul Beatty’s ‘The Sellout’ is widely hailed.
Frankfurt Book Fair Notes: Attendance Figures, Emcke’s Peace Prize
The Frankfurt Book Fair’s press officers report a slight increase in trade-visitor attendance this year; Carolin Emcke speaks at peace prize event.
Bodo Kirchhoff Wins the German Book Prize 2016
The jury has decided: Bodo Kirchhoff wins the 2016 German Book Prize for his novel ‘Encounter’ (‘Widerfahrnis’) about two travelers in Italy.
Wang Anyi Wins 2017 Newman Prize for Chinese Literature
Hailing how Wang Anyi has ‘continuously transformed her writing and altered her literary directions,’ the Newman Prize is set to honor her.
Six Authors and a Translator: Canada’s Scotiabank Giller Prize Shortlist
While there are ‘always fewer books on the shortlist than you would like,’ the ScotiaBank Giller six-book list started with 161 entries.
Winners Announced in Georgia’s 2016 Saba Prize
With its Literary Debut of the Year award chosen by readers through various social media, The Saba Prize honors Georgian books across 10 categories.
2016 German Book Prize Shortlist Highlights Six New Novels
Out of 156 original submissions, the seven-member jury led by Christoph Schröder chose six novels for the prestigious German Book Prize shortlist.
Longlist Announced in Canada’s Scotiabank Giller Prize
Twelve wide-ranging titles that explore global themes have been chosen for Canada’s Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist, which highlight Canadian fiction.
The Man Booker Prize Gets a Triple Highlight at Frankfurt Book Fair
Six days before the announcement of the winner of the 2016 Man Booker Prize, Frankfurt Book Fair will have three events in recognition of its international influence.
German Book Prize Announces a 20-Title Longlist
Of an initial 156 books, the jury in the 25,000-euro German Book Prize has selected 20 titles ‘linguistically diverse’ titles for the longlist.