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Its that time of year again.

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They are also, however, and more importantly, a history-making group of writers for the prize.

MengistesThe Shadow Kingis the Ethiopian American writers second novel.

(Her first,Beneath the Lions Gaze, was published back in 2010.)

The Booker Prize winner will be announced on November 17.

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