Susan Choi’s awards momentum

Susan Choi’s novel Flashlight was named to the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist on April 22, 2026. (apnews.com) Flashlight was shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize and was longlisted for the 2025 National Book Award for Fiction. (thebookerprizes.com) (nationalbook.org) The novel was published July 10, 2025 by Jonathan Cape in the U.K. and appears in U.S. lists under Farrar, Straus and Giroux. (thebookerprizes.com) (lithub.com) The Women’s Prize 2026 shortlist names six finalists and features four debut novels and multiple independent presses, the judges announced April 22. (thebookseller.com) (kirkusreviews.com) Jury chair Julia Gillard said the panel was moved by novels that “didn’t shy away from examining life’s challenges, but also brought many moments of joy,” when unveiling the list. (indianexpress.com) Indian Express described Flashlight as “arguably the most decorated title on the list,” noting its Booker shortlist and National Book Award longlist placements. (indianexpress.com) Susan Choi won the 2019 National Book Award for Fiction for Trust Exercise, giving her Flashlight a track record of recognition across major juries. (nationalbook.org) The Women’s Prize winner, carrying a £30,000 award, will be announced at a London ceremony on June 11, 2026; Flashlight remains in contention alongside authors including Lily King and Virginia Evans. (kirkusreviews.com) (apnews.com)