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The Guardian

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The Guardian's front page highlights M John Harrison's win at the Booker Prize, sparking debate about the literary establishment's acceptance of science fiction. The site also features a prominent call for reader support to fund independent journalism.

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M John Harrison's Booker win sparks debate on science fiction's literary… ↗

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M John Harrison's Booker Prize win for his science fiction novel has ignited a discussion about whether the literary establishment is finally embracing the genre, with other writers weighing in on the ongoing 'genre wars' in publishing.