In the longlisting stage, the judges found delight in selecting spotlight books, but at the shortlist meeting, the loss of titles became harder as unanimity developed over unique stories.
Percival Everett's "James" reinterprets Mark Twain's classic by providing perspective from the enslaved Jim, reworking its narrative, and drawing attention to themes of race and dialect.
Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" is a richly layered novel set in the International Space Station, illustrating the profound beauty of moments shared by astronauts orbiting Earth.
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