What award did the writer of The Egg win in 2016?
The Egg (short story) "The Egg" is a 2009 short story by American writer Andy Weir, originally published on his website, galactanet.com. It is Weir's most popular short story, and has been translated into over 30 languages by readers. In 2012, it was adapted into a short film by Sam Meacock, starring Harrison Lee and Philip Hope.
2016 Man Booker Prize The 2016 Booker Prize for Fiction was awarded at a ceremony on 25 October 2016. The Man Booker dozen of 13 books was announced on 27 July, narrowed down to a shortlist of six titles on 13 September. Paul Beatty was awarded the 2016 Booker Prize for his novel "The Sellout", receiving 50,000 pounds ($61,000), and becoming the first American author to be awarded the prize.