Kiran Desai Shines on Booker Longlist with 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'

Kiran Desai, renowned for her Booker Prize-winning work, has once again been nominated for the prestigious award with 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'. After nearly 20 years of writing, Desai joins the longlist with her 667-page novel, capturing the judges' attention alongside 12 other authors worldwide.

Acclaimed author Kiran Desai, known for her previous Booker-winning novel, is back in the limelight with a new nomination for 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'. Her bookmaker tale has made the 2025 Booker Prize longlist, making a strong impression with its 'vast and immersive' storyline.

The 53-year-old Delhi-born author, celebrated for her 2006 success, joins 12 global contenders eyeing the esteemed title. Desai's latest work is notably the longest on the list, demanding the reader's attention with its 667-page depth, while the shortest is Natasha Brown's 'Universality'.

If victorious, Desai would become the fifth author to achieve a double win in the prize's 56-year history. This entry solidifies a family legacy with her mother Anita Desai's prior nominations, showcasing the enduring literary prowess of this remarkable family.

(With inputs from agencies.)