American author Paul Auster tops the shortlist for Britain's prestigious Man Booker Prize published on Wednesday, one of six books that organisers said "collectively push against the borders of convention".
The 70-year-old, nominated for 4321, is up against two other Americans - short story writer George Saunders, for his first full-length novel Lincoln in the Bardo, and debut writer Emily Fridlund with History of Wolves.
British author Ali Smith makes the shortlist for the fourth time with Autumn, while British-Pakistani writer Mohsin Hamid makes his second appearance with Exit West.
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Read more:
Book review: Paul Auster's 4 3 2 1 – four versions of one life
Book review: Exit West - A refugee couple's search for a way out
Book review: Autumn by Ali Smith
In conversation with Pakistani author Mohsin Hamid
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Briton Fiona Mozley, 29, is the youngest nominee with her first book, Elmet.
The Man Booker is the world's most prestigious English-language literary award and the winner is guaranteed a huge increase in global sales that dwarfs the £50,000 (Dh243,500) prize.
"With six unique and intrepid books that collectively push against the borders of convention, this year's shortlist both acknowledges established authors and introduces new voices to the literary stage," said Baroness Lola Young, who chairs the judging panel.
"Playful, sincere, unsettling, fierce: here is a group of novels grown from tradition but also radical and contemporary.
The winner will be announced on October 17 in London. Previous winners of the prize, launched in 1969, include Ian McEwan, Iris Murdoch and Salman Rushdie.
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Fall into a good book: autumn reads
Arabic reads you can find in English this autumn
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The burning issue
The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.
Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on
Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins
Read part one: how cars came to the UAE
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Flyweight (Female): Carolina Jimenez (VEN) beat Lucrezia Ria (ITA), Round 1 rear naked choke
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Lightweight: Martun Mezhlumyan (ARM) beat Attila Korkmaz (TUR). Unanimous decision
Bantamweight: Ray Borg (USA) beat Jesse Arnett (CAN). Unanimous decision
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If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
