The Judges Speak Announcing the longlist, the judging panel highlighted the breadth of vision among the submissions:

 

Announcing the longlist, the judging panel highlighted the breadth of vision among the submissions:

“Each of these novels surprised us,” they said. “They question how we live now, but also how we might live in the future.”
From debut novelists to past winners, the longlist showcases literary craft at its highest level. Readers worldwide are already engaging with the 13 titles, sparking conversation and anticipation for September’s shortlist.