Get Ready for the Booker Prize 2024

Hofmann Wins International Booker Prize

First Male Translator to Win

German writer Jenny Erpenbeck and British translator Michael Hofmann have won the 2024 International Booker Prize for their book, "The Old Child." Hofmann becomes the first male translator to win the award.

Granta Books Wins Again

Granta Books, the publisher of "The Old Child," has won the International Booker Prize for the second time since 2016. Granta Books previously won in 2016 for "The Sellout" by Paul Beatty.

Upcoming Announcements

The longlist for this year's Booker Prize will be announced on Tuesday, July 30. The shortlist will be announced on Monday, September 16. The winner will be announced at a ceremony and dinner held at Old Billingsgate in London on Tuesday, October 12.

Conclusion

The International Booker Prize is a prestigious literary award that recognizes excellence in international fiction. The 2024 prize is sure to be hotly contested, and the announcement of the winner is eagerly awaited by readers around the world.