Hungary-Based Szalay: Thien and American Winner

hungary-based szalay: I still am really moved," said Thien, 42, in a phone interview from Vancouver. "It still settling in, according to CTV. It still quite unexpected." Previously open to writers from Britain, Ireland and the Commonwealth, the Booker expanded in 2014 to include all English-language authors. Thien and Montreal-born David Szalay were among the 13 authors named to the long list for the lucrative British literary award on Wednesday. "I was really moved. Despite fears of U.S. dominance, there has not yet been an American winner of the prize, which usually brings the victor a huge sales boost. Thien was recognized for "Do Not Say We Have Nothing" set in China before, during and after the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. Hungary-based Szalay got the nod for "All That Man Is" The story is set in various European cities and offers a window into the lives of men at different stages in their lives, from their teens through old age. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.