The longlist, Women’s Prize for Fiction, 2023, has finally been revealed. A mix of debut and acclaimed writers, NoViolet Bulayawo–twice shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize–spots the longlist alongside other phenomenal writers with thrilling titles. The longlist of 16 is celebrated as full of “boundless imagination” and “creative ambition”. The longlist is as follows:
Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris
Children of Paradise by Camilla Grudova
Cursed Bread by Sophie Mackintosh
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Fire Rush by Jacqueline Crooks
Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo
Homesick by Jennifer Croft
I’m a Fan by Sheena Patel
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
Pod by Laline Paull
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
The Dog of the North by Elizabeth McKenzie
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin
Chair of judges Louise Minchin remarks: “Every one of these 16 books is excellent and original in its own individual way; they all offer fresh perspectives on history and humanity, exploring hard truths with empathy, sensitivity, directness, and sometimes infectious humour. There is something here for all readers! It has truly been a life-enhancing experience to judge the Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist this year, and we are looking forward to celebrating these voices that need to be heard.” Joined by novelist Rachel Joyce; journalist, podcaster and writer Bella Mackie; novelist and short story writer Irenosen Okojie; and Tulip Siddiq, Member of Parliament, together, they will shrink the list to a shortlist of six, set to be announced April 26th, 2023. The winner will be announced on 14th June.
The Women’s Prize for Fiction, now in its twenty-eighth year, is committed to highlighting and celebrating the best of original, contemporary fiction by women.
Congratulations to everyone on the list!
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