Bio
Romesh Gunesekera is internationally acclaimed for his novels and short stories, including the Booker-shortlisted Reef and Noontide Toll, a cycle of linked stories capturing a vital moment in post-war Sri Lanka.
His most recent novel, Suncatcher, was shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize.
Born in Sri Lanka, he lives in Britain. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and was a judge for the 2024 International Booker Prize. www.romeshgunesekera.com