The Booker Prize
The leading literary award in the English-speaking world, awarded annually for the best novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland.
Established
1969
Country
United Kingdom
Prize
£50,000
Frequency
annual
Frequently Asked Questions
1What is the Booker Prize?
The Booker Prize is a prestigious literary prize awarded annually for the best novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. Established in 1969, it is one of the most coveted literary awards in the English-speaking world. The prize includes a £50,000 award.
2Who can win the Booker Prize?
The Booker Prize is open to writers of any nationality, writing in English and published in the UK or Ireland. The novel must be an original work in English (not a translation) published in the UK or Ireland during the eligibility period.
3What books have won the Booker Prize recently?
Recent Booker Prize winners include "Flesh" by David Szalay (2025), "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey (2024), and "Prophet Song" by Paul Lynch (2023). Browse all 21 winners on this page.
4How much is the Booker Prize worth?
The Booker Prize winner receives £50,000. Each shortlisted author also receives £2,500, and the prize brings significant publicity and sales boosts to the winning book.
Notable Past Winners
Explore some of the most celebrated books that have won the The Booker Prize, from groundbreaking debuts to literary masterpieces that have shaped contemporary literature.
Award Winners
21 winners recorded from 2005 to present