Shortlisted authors, clockwise from top left, Douglas Stuart, Diane Cook, Avni Doshi, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Maaza Mengiste and Brandon Taylor on screen at Thursday’s ceremony. Image: AFP Photo/The Booker PrizesShortlisted authors, clockwise from top left, Douglas Stuart, Diane Cook, Avni Doshi, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Maaza Mengiste and Brandon Taylor on screen at Thursday’s ceremony.
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