The Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Titles That Even Sarah Jessica Parker Would Approve Of!

Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist Unveiled

Get ready to mark your calendars and impress your book club, as the Booker Prize 2025 shortlist has officially been announced. This year's judging panel, which includes the fabulous Sarah Jessica Parker, has selected six exceptional titles from an initial pool of 153 submissions.

SJP's Fashion Statements and Literary Choices

Parker, known for her fashion-forward choices, wowed the audience wearing stunning Jimmy Choo python-printed boots that date back to 2000. Yes, she's not just a style icon but a literary authority with her own imprint!

The Shortlist Breakdown

Leading the jury is Irish novelist Roddy Doyle, alongside fellow panelists Ayobami Adebayo, Kiley Reid, and literary critic Chris Power. The shortlisted titles are:

• Flashlight by Susan Choi (USA)
• The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai (India)
• Audition by Katie Kitamura (USA)
• The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits (USA)
• The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller (UK)
• Flesh by David Szalay (Hungarian-British)

A Global Mix of Talent

This year's shortlist features a balanced mix of three male and three female authors, showcasing literary talent from across the globe—if you’re looking for world literature to impress at dinner parties, this is it!

In Conclusion

While none of the authors are debut novelists, their impressive track records ensure that this year's competition is fierce. Remember, if you want to sound cultured at your next gathering, just drop the names of these titles into conversation!