Tag Archives: Booker Prize

Do Literary Prizes Really Matter

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

Flesh by David Szalay was named the winner of the Booker Prize 2025 at a ceremony in London on Monday. Szalay receives £50,000 and a trophy, which was presented to him by last year’s winner, Samantha Harvey. I suppose that it’s time … Continue reading →

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Found in translation

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

I am usually ambivalent about literary prizes, although like a good hypocrite I mine the lists for reading suggestions. Somehow I missed the announcement for this year’s International Booker Prize and was surprised to discover that I had read three … Continue reading →

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Are these really the best books of 2023

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

Every year at this time we are inundated with “Best Books of the Year” lists. I’ll admit that I scroll through the lists in search of reading recommendations and guidance. So, here’s a long list of lists for our perusal … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Booker Prize Winner

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

h/t Tom Gauld  

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