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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lauren Del Fabbro

Sarah Jessica Parker says picking books for Booker shortlist was ‘real agony’

Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker said that finalising a shortlist for the 2025 Booker Prize was “real agony” and there was “nothing casual” about letting a book go.

The Hollywood star, 60, who launched her own imprint, SJP Lit, with the indie publisher Zando, was among five judges who made up this year’s panel for the acclaimed literary prize.

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