Howard Jacobson

Born in Manchester, England in 1942, novelist and broadcaster Howard Jacobson was educated at Cambridge University. He lectured at the University of Sydney for three years before returning to England where he taught English at Selwyn College.

What type of writing does Howard Jacobson do?

Howard Jacobson is primarily a novelist and broadcaster known for publishing literary novels.

What are some notable books by Howard Jacobson?

Notable titles include The Mighty Walzer, No More Mr. Nice Guy, Coming From Behind, The Making of Henry, The Act of Love, The Exagoge of Ezekiel, The Finkler Question, In the Land of Oz, and Whatever It Is, I Don't Like It.

Has Howard Jacobson won any major awards?

Yes. The Finkler Question won the Man Booker Prize in 2010.

Are his books part of a series or are they standalone novels?

His works are generally standalone novels rather than entries in a single continuing series.

Where is a good place to start reading Howard Jacobson?

A good starting point is The Finkler Question, his Man Booker Prize 2010 winner; other accessible standalones include The Mighty Walzer and The Making of Henry.