The UK-based prize, now in its 30th year, celebrates the best novel written in English by a woman, awarding £30,000 (US$38,123) to the winner.
Adichie, whose works have shaped contemporary literature, is nominated for Dream Count, a novel that follows four women in America and Nigeria as they navigate the complexities of memory, identity, and the weight of their choices. Chair of Judges Kit De Waal describes the longlist as one that “show the echoes of world events on everyday lives as well as the power and brilliance of women writing today.”
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