The 2026 International Booker Prize

The 2026 International Booker Prize


Lauren Williams

The International Booker Prize 2026 celebrates the finest works of translated fiction from around the world, spotlighting extraordinary storytelling and the vital work of translators. This year’s shortlist showcases bold, genre-defying novels that cross borders and cultures, offering Australian readers fresh perspectives and unforgettable voices. At Harry Hartog Bookseller, we’re proud to champion these globally acclaimed titles, helping you discover the standout books, and shop the most talked-about international fiction of 2026.



The 2026 International Booker shortlist

The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran, by Shida Bazyar, translated from German by Ruth Martin

She Who Remains, by Rene Karabash translated from Bulgarian by Izidora Angel

The Director, by Daniel Kehlmann, translated from German by Ross Benjamin

On Earth As It Is Beneath, by Ana Paula Maia, translated from Portuguese by Padma Viswanathan

The Witch, by Marie NDiaye, translated from French by Jordan Stump

Taiwan Travelogue, by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated from Mandarin Chinese by Lin King