Luke Kennard, author of "Black Bag" poses for a photograph during a photocall for the 6 shortlisted authors for the Booker Prize, in London, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

M. John Harrison, author of "The End of Everything" poses for a photograph during a photocall for the 6 shortlisted authors for the Booker Prize, in London, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Rebecca Perry, author of "May We Feed the King" poses for a photograph during a photocall for the 6 shortlisted authors for the Booker Prize, in London, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Elizabeth Strout, author of "The Things We Never Say" poses for a photograph during a photocall for the 6 shortlisted authors for the Booker Prize, in London, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Douglas Stuart, author of "John of John" poses for a photograph during a photocall for the 6 shortlisted authors for the Booker Prize, in London, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Marlon James, author of "The Disappearers" poses for a photograph during a photocall for the 6 shortlisted authors for the Booker Prize, in London, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Photographers take pictures through the windows of a prison van in hope to capture Comedian and actor Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court in London, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 where he faces a significant prison term after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Laura Brand, wife of Comedian and actor Russell Brand, arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 where he faces a significant prison term after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)