The Booker Prize

Established in 1969, the Booker Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards, celebrating outstanding fiction originally written in English. Its first winner was P. H. Newby’s Something to Answer For, beginning a tradition of recognizing stories that challenge, move, and inspire readers.

Originally limited to authors from the Commonwealth and the Republic of Ireland, the prize expanded in 2014 to welcome writers of any nationality whose eligible books are published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. Over the decades, it has helped introduce remarkable voices to wider audiences and sparked lasting conversations about literature. Explore these award-winning books to discover the storytelling that has earned a place in literary history.