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M. John Harrison, 81, wins the 2026 Booker Prize for "The End of Everything" — the oldest winner in the prize's history

M. John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel "The End of Everything", the Booker Prize Foundation announced at a ceremony in London on Monday. At 81, Harrison is the oldest winner in the prize's history. The judges, chaired by Mary Beard, agreed unanimously after a day debating the six shortlisted novels. Harrison receives £50,000; it is his first Booker nomination and the first win for his publisher, Serpent's Tail. Beard said the win was not a lifetime achievement award.