The Atta Galatta Bangalore Literature Festival has officially released its longlists for the 2024 Fiction and Nonfiction Book Prizes. The selection features a diverse array of literary works, including titles such as Sarnath Banerjee's Absolute Jafar, S Hareesh's August 17, and Avni Doshi's The First House. The festival organizers intend to publish the final shortlists in November. The ultimate winners of these prestigious awards will be declared during the event, which is scheduled to take place in Bangalore between December 11 and December 13. This announcement highlights significant contributions to contemporary literature, showcasing both original English writing and notable translations from various Indian languages.
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