Murakami and Ghosh to compete for Man Asian Prize

Written By: Katie Allen Publication Date: Mon, 31/10/2011 - 11:46 Titles by Haruki Murakami and Amitav Ghosh have been longlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize among 12 novels from countries spanning Japan, Iran, China and Bangladesh. Murakamis 1Q84 makes the list alongside Ghoshs River of Smoke. Others on the list include Tahmima Anams The Good Muslim and Rahul Bhattacharyas The Sly Company of People Who Care. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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