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M. John Harrison makes history as first sci-fi author to win the Booker Prize

M. John Harrison has become the first science fiction author to win the prestigious Booker Prize, for "The End of Everything," in a milestone for the genre.

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Andrew Limbong
Andrew Limbong is a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk.
Scott Simon
Scott Simon is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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