Earlier this week, author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann were announced as the winners of the International Booker Prize... more

With under a week until the International Booker Prize 2024 ceremony, we're back with the second part of our deep... more

We're three weeks away from the International Booker Prize 2024 award ceremony, so we thought it was high time to... more

Esi Edugyan’s thrilling novel follows the astonishing adventures of its titular character, Washington Black, whose escape from the brutal... more

In 1984, many assumed that J.G. Ballard's Empire of the Sun had the Booker Prize in the bag. But actually,... more

It's a big week in the literary calendar (if we do say so, ourselves), as we've just announced this year's... more

It’s the third and final installment in our mini-series where we revisit Booker Prize novels whose cinematic adaptations were nominated... more

Welcome back to the second of our Booker at the Oscars mini-series where we explore Booker Prize novels whose silver... more

When does a book transcend from contemporary literature to a classic? Does someone have to confirm its classic status? And... more

It's Oscars season so we're off to the movies. Welcome to the first in a new mini-series where we explore... more

Sally Rooney is one of the best-loved writers of her generation and her second novel, Normal People, has been overwhelmingly... more

A happy Burns Night to one and all. In honour of this day of celebration for ol' Rabbie Burns, and... more

It's winter in the northern hemisphere right now and we are simply filled with the urge to hibernate. If you're... more

A.S. Byatt's Possession is a blockbuster of a novel, loved by both critics and readers. If you haven't already read... more

WARNING: this episode contains some adult language. We’re back after our festive hiatus – and how better to start the... more

In our last episode of the year (time flies!), we catch up with International Booker Prize 2023 winners Georgi Gospodinov... more

Sara Cox, host of BBC Two's TV book club, Between the Covers, joins Jo and James to discuss our December... more

Step behind the velvet rope and let Jo and James take you on a VIP tour of the Booker Prize... more

Hot off the press, we're bringing you The Booker Prize Podcast's reaction to the Booker Prize 2023 winner. Recorded at... more

We're only three days away from finding out who will take home the Booker Prize 2023 so who better to... more