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PEN Heaney Prize launched

Books newsletter: Irish Times Eason offer is Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena, just €5.99

By Martin DoyleFri Apr 12 2024 - 06:00

Wild Atlantic writers: the vibrant aesthetic of the Whole Wild World bus was ‘shaped with the input of children’

The Whole Wild World bus will ferry our finest children’s authors and illustrators along the west coast

By Sara KeatingWed Apr 10 2024 - 05:00

Noel O’Regan on James Tait Black shortlist

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

By Martin DoyleThu Mar 28 2024 - 10:43

Louise Kennedy wins Francophonie award

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

By Martin DoyleFri Mar 22 2024 - 13:13

Let’s talk about class: Four memoirs paint a shocking picture of how society treats the vulnerable

Reviews: Learning to Think by Tracy King; Newborn by Kerry Hudson; Strong Female Character by Fern Brady and Slum Boy by Juano Diaz

By Jessica TraynorSat Mar 16 2024 - 05:00

Anne Enright wins Writers’ Prize for Fiction

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

By Martin DoyleFri Mar 15 2024 - 13:41

Cúirt festival lineup revealed

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

By Martin DoyleFri Mar 08 2024 - 17:33

Aoife Fitzpatrick wins Kate O’Brien Award

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

By Martin DoyleFri Mar 01 2024 - 11:56

Remembering Peasants: Fascinating study makes for essential reading about our shared past

Patrick Joyce explores his own family history from the west of Ireland in Mayo to industrial Britain

By John ConnellSat Feb 24 2024 - 05:00

Politics in the Republic of Ireland: Hearty fare for the political buff

Seventh edition explores society and political culture, Constitution and the judiciary, electoral system and more

By Brian MayeSat Feb 24 2024 - 00:01

Walter Scott Prize longlist revealed

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

By Martin DoyleThu Feb 22 2024 - 09:33

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

By Martin DoyleFri 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

By Martin DoyleFri Feb 09 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

By Martin DoyleFri Feb 02 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

By Martin DoyleSat 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

By Martin DoyleThu 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

By Martin DoyleFri 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

By Martin DoyleThu 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

By Martin DoyleFri Jan 05 2024 - 19:30

The Book Club: Christmas gift recommendations

The Women’s Podcast with Róisín Ingle

By Suzanne BrennanFri 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

By Martin DoyleFri Dec 08 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?

By Áine Ní GhlinnSat Dec 02 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

By Martin DoyleFri Dec 01 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

By Martin DoyleFri 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

By Martin DoyleFri 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

By Martin DoyleFri Nov 10 2023 - 12:00

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

By Rónán HessionSun Nov 05 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 04 2023 - 00:01

The Coiled Serpent: uniquely gripping

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

By Tom ConaghanSat Nov 04 2023 - 00:01

The Lamplighters of the Phoenix Park: illuminating social history

A most interesting story expertly told and with very fine illustrations

By Brian MayeSat Nov 04 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

By Martin DoyleFri Nov 03 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’

By Róisín IngleThu Nov 02 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

By Martin DoyleFri 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

By Martin DoyleFri 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

By Martin DoyleFri 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

By Martin DoyleThu Oct 05 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

By Martin DoyleThu Sept 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

By Martin DoyleThu Sept 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

By Martin DoyleFri Sept 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

By Martin DoyleFri Sept 08 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

By Martin DoyleFri Sept 01 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

By Martin DoyleFri 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

By Martin DoyleFri 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

By Martin DoyleThu 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

By Martin DoyleFri 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

By Martin DoyleThu 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

By Martin DoyleThu Jul 13 2023 - 10:13

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