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# Books

Last week
7th April 2024 - 13th April 2024
Author: My recovery from illness helped me create characters for my books
Jenny Ireland
Jordan Lees: Dreaming up the enchanted world of The Whisperwicks was a journey in itself
Jordan Lees
Last month
March 2024
Extract: 'The destruction Davy Tweed brought to my life followed me like the shadow of a demon'
Amanda Brown
Two Irish novels among six books shortlisted for international Dublin Literary Award
Clara Dillon: I love stories about darkness lurking beneath a veneer of domestic civilisation
Clara Dillon
This year
2024
New novel from acclaimed Irish author Sally Rooney to be published in September
Handling heartbreak: 'Rejection does not make you a reject, it just means they weren't for you'
Mark Fennell
Four Irish novels among 70 books nominated for international Dublin Literary Award
17 novels we can't wait to read in 2024
The most-anticipated Irish novels and short story collections due in 2024
Last year
2023
Extract: Coroners exposed corruption, social and moral failures in nineteenth century Ireland
Michelle McGoff-McCann
These are 10 of the best Irish novels of 2023
Extract: Barristers have held positions of influence since the foundation of the Irish State
Niamh Howlin
Extract: 'I was privileged to interview people with so much knowledge of the Irish revolution'
Tom Hurley
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray is the An Post Irish Book of the Year 2023
Irish author Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize for Prophet Song
Wild Ireland: We're at a point in history where we must improve our relationship with nature
Carsten Krieger
The Phoenix Park: 'We became an oasis for a new generation who had never visited parks before'
Donal Fallon
Author: 'There is a magic to literary translation, it matters'
Carolina Schutti
Extract: 'She is funny and puts herself down, but in a funny way, so it’s okay'
Mia Döring
Extract: Our mother was left vulnerable after we lost our father during the kidnapping standoff
Ronan McGreevy & Tommy Conlon
Extract: We searched for photos of momentous events as well as ordinary people's lives
Michael B. Barry & John O'Byrne
Irish Book Awards shortlist unveiled - is your favourite 2023 book on it?
Extract: 'With the GAA's nationalist ties, Irish soccer faced a strong challenge'
Conor Curran
Extract: 'This is why you are here', the inner voice repeated. 'Breathe and trust yourself'
Nuala Moore
Two Irish authors named on 2023 Booker Prize shortlist
Excerpt: 'My mother had the babies before marriage - I understand this was the ultimate taboo'
Noelle McCarthy
Gill Perdue: From Cagney and Lacey to Bad Sisters, strong female characters are a joy to watch
Gill Perdue
Aoife Martin: Elliot Page's book outlines the damage being closeted can do to your self-esteem
Aoife Martin
Extract: 'Gently paced and physically undemanding, the voyage was the essence of slow travel'
Gwen Wilkinson
Extract: 'My teacher gave me power with that small bundle of towel, flannel, and pants'
Dr Katriona O'Sullivan
Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov wins 2023 International Booker Prize
Author: Building young adult fiction requires a set of strong characters
Sam Blake
Extract: Colman Noctor's 4-7 Zone - 'it turns out moderation is key'
Dr Colman Noctor
John Connell: Rural Ireland has been ripe for a 'booktown' - here's why I set one up
John Connell
Poll: When was the last time you read a novel?
Cork writer nominated for prestigious Dylan Thomas Prize
James Bond novels to be reissued with racial language removed
Poll: What is your favourite Roald Dahl book?
Roald Dahl’s books edited to remove potentially offensive language