“Revenge of the middle‑aged author”? With the judges highlighting novels for grown-ups, the 2025 Booker shortlist leans into “midlife”, identity, and risk across six compelling novels by long-established writers. Which is your pick? #BookerPrize #Booker2025 #LiteraryFiction https://theconversation.com/booker-shortlist-2025-six-novels-mostly-about-middle-age-that-are-anything-but-safe-and-comfortable-266184