Douglas Stuart
United KingdomauthorMaleb. 19767.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Douglas Stuart is a Scottish-American novelist who won the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut work 'Shuggie Bain,' which received widespread acclaim for its poignant portrayal of poverty and resilience in Glasgow. He has established himself as a significant figure in contemporary literature.
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John of John by Douglas Stuart shows young men confronting their sexuality in the repressive climates of the Outer Hebrides.
The Guardian view on the 2026 Booker shortlist: what it takes to be a man | EditorialUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-27
Douglas Stuart is a New York-based Scottish author who won the Booker Prize in 2020 with Shuggie Bain.
two former winners in running for £50,000 prize – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-09-22
Douglas Stuart is a previous winner of the Booker Prize.
Dubliner Djamel White reacts to being longlisted for Booker Prize 2026 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-30
Douglas Stuart is also in the running for the Booker Prize for his story John of John.
Marlon James in the running for second Booker Prize for ‘The Disappearers’ | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2026-07-29
Douglas Stuart is among the 13 authors recognized in the article.
Elizabeth Strout and Douglas Stuart among 13 authors recognisedUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-28
Douglas Stuart is a former winner of the Booker Prize included in the longlist announcement.
Irish debutant features on longlist alongside Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and more – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-28Douglas Stuart returns strongly with his third novel as a good storyteller.
'Shuggie Bain'-forfatter vender stærkt tilbage
Denmark· 2026-05-31Stuart's latest work shifts to the Isle of Harris, where John-Calum Macleod contends with family secrets.
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Canada· 2026-03-06
Douglas Stuart is the author of 'John of John'.
12 books you need to read in 2026United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Douglas Stuart, the 2020 winner, congratulated David Szalay at the after-party.
‘I really appreciate Roddy Doyle’s simple, practical advice’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
Past winners of the Booker Prize include Douglas Stuart.
David Szalay's Flesh wins 2025 fiction awardUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Other recent winners include Douglas Stuart.
Most global Booker prize longlist in a decade features Kiran Desai and Tash Aw | Booker prizeUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-29
