Culture · London, United Kingdom · November 9, 2026

M. John Harrison wins Booker Prize at 81

Reported by 7 outlets · first reported Nov 9, 5:09 PM ET

British author M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize for The End of Everything. At 81 he is the oldest winner. The prize carries £50,000.

Why it matters

The win honors a science fiction writer.

Background

The novel is post-apocalyptic.

The story so far

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Sources

• France 24 ↗Nov 9, 5:09 PM ET
• CBC News ↗Nov 9, 5:13 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Nov 9, 5:23 PM ET

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