2013 Man Booker Prize Shortlist (6 books)

The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is a literary prize awarded each year for the best original full-length novel, written in the English language, by a citizen of the Commonwealth of Nations, Ireland, or Zimbabwe. It promotes the finest in fiction by rewarding the very best book of the year. The prize is the world's most important literary award and has the power to transform the fortunes of authors and publishers.

All six books shortlisted for this year's award are listed below. Vote for your favorite(s).

Man Booker Prize Eligible Books by Year
2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

Man Booker Longlist by Year:
2007, 2008, 2009
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Man Booker Shortlist by Year:
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
2017

Man Booker Shortlist Non-Winners All Years
Man Booker Long and Shortlist Non-Winners All Years

Man Booker Winners All Years

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1	The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton 3.75 avg rating — 85,718 ratings score: 1,492, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 135,331 ratings score: 1,398, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri 3.88 avg rating — 96,557 ratings score: 790, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Harvest by Jim Crace 3.58 avg rating — 9,544 ratings score: 788, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Testament of Mary by Colm Tóibín 3.65 avg rating — 18,673 ratings score: 587, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo 3.75 avg rating — 23,401 ratings score: 387, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars