The Ditch: A meandering trip through an ageing mind
Herman Koch’s tale of a man’s descent into paranoia is entertaining if a bit long-winded
The Dinner review: A bitter taste, a biting twist
Steve Coogan has seldom been better as the irascible Paul
International Dublin Literary Award longlist announced
Impressive show for German language writers with 11 titles among 160 nominated
Select: food for the flicks
As the Jameson Dublin Film Festival begins its thirteenth season, Rachel Collins picks the best food to follow your film
Physician, heal thyself
Herman Koch specialises in vile characters. The protagonist of ‘The Dinner’ revealed his depravity over a gourmet meal. His new novel features a doctor who may need some medical attention himself
Chip lit: literary feasts that will leave you hungry for more
Food has always found its way into fiction. There’s even a genre where eating forms the backdrop to the story
Three Irish authors feature on Impac longlist
Donal Ryan, Colm Tóibín and David Park nominated for prestigious literary prize
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