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Reviews in brief: Love These Days, The Language of Trees and A Ramble About Tallaght

New releases from Brian Leyden, Katie Holten and Albert Perris, covering topics from nature to social history

Sat Feb 17 2024 - 00:01

Franco-Irish translation prize shortlist

Books newsletter: A round-up of the latest news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

Fri Feb 16 2024 - 11:46

Children’s Books Ireland Awards shortlist

Books newsletter: a preview of tomorrow’s pages and a wrap of the latest news

Fri Feb 9 2024 - 14:49

Michael Magee, Derry Girls and Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland in for Ewart-Biggs Literary Prize

Books newsletter: a preview of tomorrow’s pages and a wrap of the latest news

Fri Feb 2 2024 - 10:41

Cathy Sweeney: ‘I am naturally curious so I dwell on everything’

Sweeney’s debut novel Breakdown is about a woman who gets up one morning and, on impulse, instead of going to work, drives south on a motorway

Sat Jan 27 2024 - 05:00

Magee and Morris on Dylan Thomas Prize longlist; Nolan and Carroll on Gordon Burn Prize shortlist; Bernie McGill wins Edge Hill story prize

Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages and round-up of the latest news

Thu Jan 25 2024 - 12:00

President honours Swiss Joycean and Brazilian scholar; Jason Allen-Paisant wins TS Eliot Prize

Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages and round-up of the latest literary news

Fri Jan 19 2024 - 13:06

Anne Enright, Paul Murray and Mark O’Connell on The Writers’ Prize shortlist

Books newsletter: the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s pages

Thu Jan 11 2024 - 17:33

More money spent on books in 2023 than ever before

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

Fri Jan 5 2024 - 19:30

The Book Club: Christmas gift recommendations

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

Fri Dec 22 2023 - 10:27

Paul Murray to be Trinity Long Room Hub 2024 Rooney Writer Fellow

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and events and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

Fri Dec 8 2023 - 19:30

The best Irish-language books of 2023

With a great choice available, why not buy at least one Irish-language book this Christmas?

Sat Dec 2 2023 - 05:00

Michael Magee wins Waterstones Irish Book of the Year; Sebastian Barry wins Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

Fri Dec 1 2023 - 17:38

Books that should be on your reading list

This is a no-holds-barred account of Nuala Moore’s progression from fisherman’s daughter jumping off boats to taking on some of the most fearsome stretches of water

Sun Nov 26 2023 - 00:01

Irish Writers for Palestine event switches to Vicar St; An Post Irish Book of the Year 2023 shortlist

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

Fri Nov 24 2023 - 11:29

Lifetime Achievement Award for Roy Foster; Louise Nealon’s Snowflake to be Dublin’s One Book

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

Fri Nov 17 2023 - 12:30

Book reviews: A swim around Ireland, GAA clubs and a history of the Soviet Union

Brief revews of This is the Life: Days and Nights in the GAA by Ciarán Murphy; Limitless by Nuala Moore; The Shortest History of the Soviet Union by Sheila Fitzpatrick

Sat Nov 11 2023 - 00:01

Irish writers host four nights in aid of Palestine

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and a preview of tomorrow’s books pages

Fri Nov 10 2023 - 12:00

Translated fiction roundup: A Shining by Nobel winner Jon Fosse a perfect example of his gift for portraying porous psychological states

At just 40 pages, A Shining by Jon Fosse is closer to a long story than a short novel

Sun Nov 5 2023 - 05:00

Book reviews in brief: Be a Birder by Hamza Yassin, Fear by Robert Peckham, Dangerous Children by Kenneth Gross

‘Be a Birder’ is a monophonic text; this isn’t about nature as a metaphor for human existence, it is simply about birds

Sat Nov 4 2023 - 00:01

The Lamplighters of the Phoenix Park: illuminating social history

A most interesting story expertly told and with very fine illustrations

Sat Nov 4 2023 - 00:01

The Coiled Serpent: uniquely gripping

A book that features a very satisfying amount of blood, custard, poison and other relishes

Sat Nov 4 2023 - 00:01

John O’Donnell wins RTÉ Short Story Competition

Books newsletter: A wrap of the latest news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

Fri Nov 3 2023 - 10:55

Ellen Ryan: ‘I want this book to be empowering for boys. We can’t leave them out’

‘I hope boys see themselves in at least one of the characters and see that they are heroic in their own way’

Thu Nov 2 2023 - 05:00

Gerald Dawe wins Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Award

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest literary news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

Fri Oct 27 2023 - 17:23

Books newsletter: Ms Readathon; UCD honours David McWilliams; Allingham Festival

A round-up of the latest news and a preview of Saturday’s pages

Fri Oct 20 2023 - 16:22

Niamh Mac Cabe wins London Magazine Short Story Prize

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 18:44

Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin and Jane Clarke on TS Eliot Prize shortlist

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and a preview of Saturday’s books pages

Thu Oct 5 2023 - 18:10

Dromineer Literary Festival; Dublin Festival of History; Echoes; Bookshop of the Year; Polari Prizes

Books newsletter: a roundup of the latest news and a preview of Saturday’s pages

Thu Sep 28 2023 - 18:30

Gutter Bookshop changes hands; Irish on Edge Hill prize shortlist; Dublin Book Festival launched

Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages and a wrap of the latest news

Thu Sep 21 2023 - 13:07

Irish Book Week; Dubray at 50; Great Reads Awards; Murder One; Dublin Festival of History

Books newsletter: a preview of tomorrow’s pages and a wrap of the latest literary news

Fri Sep 15 2023 - 18:03

BBC Short Story Award shortlist revealed; festivals in Dalkey, Dublin, Bere Island and Clifden

A preview of tomorrow’s books pages and a roundup of the latest literary news

Fri Sep 8 2023 - 17:17

Little Island is first Irish publisher to have Kirkus Prize finalist; Moses McKenzie wins Hawthornden Prize

Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages and a wrap of the latest literary news

Fri Sep 1 2023 - 18:02

Alice Winn wins Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize; Danielle Jawando awarded YA Book Prize

Books newsletter: a summary of the latest literary news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

Fri Aug 25 2023 - 16:22

An Post renews Irish Book Awards sponsorship; Spiritual Wounds by Síobhra Aiken wins Whitfield Prize

Books newsletter: a preview of tomorrow’s pages and a wrap of the latest literary news

Fri Aug 18 2023 - 12:56

Dara McAnulty makes Wainwright shortlist; new chair and director for Listowel Writers’ Week

Books newsletter: A preview of Saturday’s pages and a roundup of the latest literary news

Thu Aug 10 2023 - 17:15

Booksellers appeal for support in Budget; five Irish writers on Polari Prize longlists

Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages and a round-up of the latest literary news

Fri Jul 28 2023 - 14:46

Sophie White wins Shirley Jackson Award; Write by the Sea and Murder One festival line-ups revealed

Books newsletter: a round-up of the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s pages

Thu Jul 20 2023 - 17:13

Michael Magee and Colin Walsh shortlisted for Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize

Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s books pages and a round-up of the latest literary news

Thu Jul 13 2023 - 10:13

Irish writers protest over Victoria Amelina’s murder; Edge Hill Prize longlist; Michael McLaverty story award

Books newsletter: a round-up of the latest literary news and a preview of Saturday’s pages

Thu Jul 6 2023 - 16:56

The Irish Times ePaper

Book Club

Reviews in brief: Love These Days, The Language of Trees and A Ramble About Tallaght

Franco-Irish translation prize shortlist

Children’s Books Ireland Awards shortlist

Michael Magee, Derry Girls and Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland in for Ewart-Biggs Literary Prize

Cathy Sweeney: ‘I am naturally curious so I dwell on everything’

Magee and Morris on Dylan Thomas Prize longlist; Nolan and Carroll on Gordon Burn Prize shortlist; Bernie McGill wins Edge Hill story prize

President honours Swiss Joycean and Brazilian scholar; Jason Allen-Paisant wins TS Eliot Prize

Anne Enright, Paul Murray and Mark O’Connell on The Writers’ Prize shortlist

More money spent on books in 2023 than ever before

The Book Club: Christmas gift recommendations

Paul Murray to be Trinity Long Room Hub 2024 Rooney Writer Fellow

The best Irish-language books of 2023

Michael Magee wins Waterstones Irish Book of the Year; Sebastian Barry wins Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger

Books that should be on your reading list

Irish Writers for Palestine event switches to Vicar St; An Post Irish Book of the Year 2023 shortlist

Lifetime Achievement Award for Roy Foster; Louise Nealon’s Snowflake to be Dublin’s One Book

Book reviews: A swim around Ireland, GAA clubs and a history of the Soviet Union

Irish writers host four nights in aid of Palestine

Translated fiction roundup: A Shining by Nobel winner Jon Fosse a perfect example of his gift for portraying porous psychological states

Book reviews in brief: Be a Birder by Hamza Yassin, Fear by Robert Peckham, Dangerous Children by Kenneth Gross

The Lamplighters of the Phoenix Park: illuminating social history

The Coiled Serpent: uniquely gripping

John O’Donnell wins RTÉ Short Story Competition

Ellen Ryan: ‘I want this book to be empowering for boys. We can’t leave them out’

Gerald Dawe wins Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Award

Books newsletter: Ms Readathon; UCD honours David McWilliams; Allingham Festival

Niamh Mac Cabe wins London Magazine Short Story Prize

Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin and Jane Clarke on TS Eliot Prize shortlist

Dromineer Literary Festival; Dublin Festival of History; Echoes; Bookshop of the Year; Polari Prizes

Gutter Bookshop changes hands; Irish on Edge Hill prize shortlist; Dublin Book Festival launched

Irish Book Week; Dubray at 50; Great Reads Awards; Murder One; Dublin Festival of History

BBC Short Story Award shortlist revealed; festivals in Dalkey, Dublin, Bere Island and Clifden

Little Island is first Irish publisher to have Kirkus Prize finalist; Moses McKenzie wins Hawthornden Prize

Alice Winn wins Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize; Danielle Jawando awarded YA Book Prize

An Post renews Irish Book Awards sponsorship; Spiritual Wounds by Síobhra Aiken wins Whitfield Prize

Dara McAnulty makes Wainwright shortlist; new chair and director for Listowel Writers’ Week

Booksellers appeal for support in Budget; five Irish writers on Polari Prize longlists

Sophie White wins Shirley Jackson Award; Write by the Sea and Murder One festival line-ups revealed

Michael Magee and Colin Walsh shortlisted for Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize

Irish writers protest over Victoria Amelina’s murder; Edge Hill Prize longlist; Michael McLaverty story award

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