Booker winner Margaret Atwood believes that older people have more energy. The data backs her up.

A Western has made its way on to the Man Booker Prize shortlist for the first time – in what judges have hailed as a “readable” shortlist.

WRITERS may loathe cliches, but renowned Irish author Sebastian Barry will no doubt be hoping third time really does prove lucky after he was named on the long-list for this year’s Man Booker prize.

The shortlist for the Booker Prize was unveiled today – and there was a surprise omission for author Zadie Smith.