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Booker Prize Wins M. John Harrison's Sci-Fi Epic
M. John Harrison's post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel wins this year's Booker Prize, becoming the oldest author to claim the award.
In brief
M. John Harrison's post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel wins this year's Booker Prize, becoming the oldest author to claim the award. M. John Harrison's The End of Everything wins the 2026 Booker Prize, making him the oldest author to receive the award. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Booker Prize Winner Revealed
The Booker Prize has crowned M. John Harrison's post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel The End of Everything as this year's winner.
Author Background
Harrison, 81, is the oldest author to win the Booker Prize and has published 13 novels since 1971.
Winning Novel Details
The End of Everything explores a man collecting artifacts from the English Channel until discovering a creature threatening his world.
Author's Inspiration
Harrison stated the novel's post-apocalyptic setting was inspired by current events, questioning how life continues amid global disasters.
Prize Committee and Process
The committee, including Patricia Lockwood and Jarvis Cocker, considered 163 novels before selecting a 13-book longlist and 6-book shortlist.
Here's the gist
M. John Harrison's The End of Everything wins the 2026 Booker Prize, making him the oldest author to receive the award.
