![]() A tale of racism and sexual exploitation written when she was still a teenager, “Nightcrawling” has won rave reviews and selection by Oprah’s Book Club. The list announced Tuesday also includes authors from Britain, Ireland, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.Īt 20, Mottley is the youngest-ever Booker Prize contender. Tierney said Strout is “especially pleased that three of the nominees are debut novelists.”Īlong with “Oh William!,” Karen Joy Fowler’s novel about Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, “Booth,” and Leila Mottley’s Oakland-set debut, “Nightcrawling” are among six books by Americans on the longlist for the 50,000 pound ($60,000) prize. 19 launch of “Lucy By the Sea” and writing her next book. ![]() He said she was not available for an interview Wednesday because she is busy preparing for the Sept. Strout, who splits her time between Brunswick and New York City, is “honored and humbled” to be included on the list, said her husband, James Tierney. Brunswick author Elizabeth Strout Photo by Leonardo Cendamo ![]()
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