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Man Booker shortlist is announced

Source: BBC

London : United Kingdom | 3 months ago

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The winning writer will be handed the £50,000 prize during a ceremony at London's Guildhall on 6 October. Last year's award was won by Aravind Adiga for The White Tiger, which has sold over half a million copies and been translated into 39 languages. "We're thrilled to be able to announce such a strong...

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