The Booker Prize 2021 longlist is comprised of thirteen books which have been narrowed down and selected by a panel of judges from a vast array of literature. These thirteen books will then be scrutinised further to decide which of them will make it to the shortlist. The books featured on the long list include authors and novel you may have already read alongside news voices and new tales for readers to discover.
The shortlist will be announced on Tuesday 14th September, while the winner will be crowned on Wednesday 3rd November.
Word of the Day – Behemoth
January 25, 2025
Word of the Day – Behemoth
Word of the Day - Behemoth (noun) beh-hee-moth
Word of the Day – Gamut
January 23, 2025
Word of the Day – Gamut
Word of the Day - Gamut (noun) ga-muht
Word of the Day – Epochal
January 21, 2025
Word of the Day – Epochal
Word of the Day - Epochal (adj) ep-ok-al
Word of the Day – Animadvert
December 28, 2024
Word of the Day – Animadvert
Word of the Day - Animadvert (verb) an-im-ad-vert
Word of the Day – Vigil
December 24, 2024
Word of the Day – Vigil
Word of the Day - Vigil (noun) vij-il
Word of the Day – Nowhither
December 12, 2024
Word of the Day – Nowhither
Nowhither (adverb) noh-with-er