How many novels have been shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize?

Six novels have been shortlisted from 163 books for the 2026 Booker Prize, including works by former winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, as well as Rebecca Perry, who has been shortlisted for the first time. The Chair of the 2026 judging panel is historian Mary Beard; the winner will receive £50,000, and each shortlisted author will receive a prize of £2,500.