Spanish writers (L-R) Agustin Martinez, Jorge Diaz and Antonio Mercero pose with the prize after receiving the Planeta literary award for their novel “La bestia” (The Beast), during the 70th Planeta Literary Award ceremony in Barcelona, Spain, 15 October 2021. President of Grupo Planeta, Jose Creuheras, announced on 14 October that on occasion of the 70th edition of the award, the prize for the winner almost doubles and stands at one million euro, becoming the best rewarded literary award in the world. EFE/ Quique Garcia/Sipa USA