Bernardine Evaristo
United KingdomauthorFemaleb. 19598.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bernardine Evaristo is a British author and playwright, celebrated for her innovative storytelling and exploration of race, gender, and identity. She is the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize, which she received in 2019 for her novel 'Girl, Woman, Other', co-winning with Margaret Atwood. Evaristo's work often reflects her diverse heritage and the complexities of contemporary life, making her a significant voice in modern literature.
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172 respondents cast 1,720 votes – including Stephen King, Elif Shafak, Salman Rushdie, Maggie O’Farrell, Ian McEwan, Bernardine Evaristo, Colm Tóibín and Siri Hustvedt.
How our list of the 100 best novels became a page turner | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-01
Bernardine Evaristo is one of the contributors to the books quiz of 2025.
The books quiz of 2025 – set by Mick Herron, Bernardine Evaristo, Ali Smith and more | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-21
Past winners of the Booker Prize include Bernardine Evaristo.
David Szalay's Flesh wins 2025 fiction awardUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Bernardine Evaristo is mentioned as the first black female winner of the Booker Prize alongside Atwood.
‘It is the scariest of times’: Margaret Atwood on defying Trump, banned books – and her score-settling memoir | Margaret AtwoodUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-01
Booker Prize winner Bernardine Evaristo also joined the event via video link.
Rusi napadli le 70 kilometrov od meje z Natom, Poljska v pripravljenosti
Slovenia· 2025-10-05
Bernardine Evaristo joined the Lviv BookForum by video link.
Russian drones and missiles bombard Ukrainian city of Lviv | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-05
Bernardine Evaristo discusses her novel Mr. Loverman, which explores complex relationships and identity.
‘Mr. Loverman’, una historia de amor que pasó 50 años encerrada en el armario protagoniza la serie revelación en Reino Unido | Televisión
Spain· 2025-07-14
Bernardine Evaristo praises Orlaine McDonald's debut novel as one of the best she's read in recent years.
My perfect holiday reading, by Bernardine Evaristo, David Nicholls, Zadie Smith and more | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-21
Bernardine Evaristo is another writer that Orlaine McDonald looks up to.
‘I felt a strong need to transcend that little working-class girl who had got herself up the duff’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-08
Bernardine Evaristo is the first Black woman to win the Booker prize and has made significant contributions to literature and representation.
‘I’m here to open doors’: Bernardine Evaristo on success, controversy and why she plans to donate her £100k award | Bernardine EvaristoUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-08
Bernardine Evaristo has been honoured with a one-off outstanding contribution award to mark the 30th anniversary of the Women's Prize for Fiction.
Bernardine Evaristo 'astonished' to receive one-off Women's Prize for outstanding contributionUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-04
Bernardine Evaristo shared the Booker prize with Atwood for her novel Girl, Woman, Other.
Margaret Atwood’s 10 best books – ranked! | CultureUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-19
James paid tribute to Bernardine Evaristo, who wrote the book the series was based on.
Mr Bates and Mr Loverman win top Bafta TV AwardsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
Bernardine Evaristo's novel Mr Loverman was adapted for TV, challenging perceptions about black, gay, and older narratives.
‘There’s a battle going on for the soul of America’: actor Lennie James on political turmoil, zombie terrors and being a black Brit in the US | BaftasUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Bernardine Evaristo was one of the judges for the Nero Book Awards.
Real-life shipwreck story by Sophie Elmhirst wins top prize at Nero Book AwardsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-06
Bernardine Evaristo's book 'Zuleika' is praised by Elke Heidenreich.
Blurbs oder Autoren loben ihre Kollegen über den grünen Klee
Switzerland· 2025-03-04
Atwood controversially joint-won the Booker prize with Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other.
Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood to publish memoir | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11