British author Samantha Harvey has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Booker Prize for her novel, Orbital. 

Overview on Orbital

• Orbital is a thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s connection to Earth and the cosmos.
• Set aboard the International Space Station, the novel follows a group of astronauts as they orbit our planet, offering a unique perspective on its beauty and fragility.
• Harvey’s lyrical prose and insightful commentary on the human condition have earned her widespread acclaim.

About Booker Prize

• The Booker Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards globally, was established in the United Kingdom in 1969. 
• Originally known as the Booker-McConnell Prize, it was created to celebrate and promote the highest quality of fiction written in English.
• Global Reach: Initially limited to Commonwealth writers, it now welcomes entries from writers of any nationality.
• Eligibility:  
  • The novel must be an original work written in English (not a translation).
  • It must be published in the UK or Ireland during the award year by a registered imprint; self-published works are excluded.
• Financial Reward: The prize money associated with the Booker Prize is  £50,000.
• International Booker Prize: Since 2016, the award has been given annually to a single work of fiction or collection of short stories, translated into English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
  • The £50,000 prize for the winning title is shared equally between author and translator.

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