George Harrison shortlisted for Betty Trask Prize

George Harrison shortlisted for Betty Trask Prize

George Harrison has been shortlisted for the 2026 Betty Trask Prize for his novel, Season, published by Eye Books.

The prestigious prize celebrates first novels by authors under 35, with this year’s shortlist recognising six debut works across a wide range of styles and approaches to fiction.

The 2026 winner is Harriet Armstrong for To Rest Our Minds and Bodies, with Harrison’s Season joining shortlisted novels by Gabriel Flynn, Rowe Irvin, Gráinne O’Hare and Issa Quincy.