Women's Prize for Fiction

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Photorealistic illustration of the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist books, highlighting Indian-origin authors Sheena Kalayil and Megha Majumdar, with prize trophy and judging panel.
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2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist features Indian-origin authors

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The 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist, announced on March 4, includes 16 novels, with two by authors of Indian heritage: Sheena Kalayil’s The Others and Megha Majumdar’s A Guardian and a Thief. The selection highlights nine books from independent publishers and seven debuts, alongside works by Susan Choi and Katie Kitamura. Chaired by Julia Gillard, the judging panel praised the books for addressing contemporary issues like climate change and artificial intelligence.

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