Marlon James

The author of 'A Brief History of Seven Killings', which is described as a masterful political thriller.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2025-07-16

Marlon James’ conversation with Paul Holdengraber about how music influenced his personal and professional life was a huge calabash of food.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-05-31

Marlon James participated in the morning Reasonings at Calabash 2025.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-05-27

Marlon James, who won the 2015 Booker Prize for A Brief History of Seven Killings, is also slated to appear at the festival.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-05-25

Marlon James is the 2015 Booker Prize-winner.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-05-23

Marlon James is an author with whom Zadie Smith was scheduled to hang out during her visit to Jamaica.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-05-11

Marlon James won the Booker Prize in 2015 and is a participant at the Calabash Festival.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-04-25

Marlon James is an ex-soldier and old friend of Ishikawa, who was featured in her series focusing on the African American community in Philadelphia.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-04-24

Marlon James is an internationally celebrated author participating in the festival.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2025-03-30

Marlon James is a Booker Prize-winning Jamaican novelist who wrote the series praised for its portrayal of marginalized people.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-02