Acclaimed British novelist David Lodge dies aged 89

Over a career spanning six decades, David Lodge was one of Britain's best-loved and most versatile writers. Photo: Penguin

British novelist David Lodge, who was shortlisted for the Booker Prize twice, has died at the age of 89, his publisher said on Friday.

The English author was best known for Small World and Nice Work, which were nominated for the prestigious literary award in the 1980s.