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Last year
2022
Books from Pamela Anderson and Frances Haugen among the non-fiction to look out for in 2023
From memoir to biography.
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Dec 29th 2022, 8:00 PM
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# evening sitdown
Your evening longread: The fans who think Joe Rogan is an underground star
We bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
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Jul 2nd 2021, 8:30 PM
# legacy
'His office had pictures of everyone who had come through the Academy, he was very proud of those fellas'
The inside look at how Nigel Carolan built a lasting legacy at Connacht.
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May 13th 2021, 8:00 PM
# Preview
Irish books to watch out for in 2021
Here are some names to remember for your book shopping next year.
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Dec 31st 2020, 8:00 PM
# comfort reads
Open thread: What books gave you comfort in 2020?
We fill you in on what worked for us.
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Dec 31st 2020, 9:30 AM
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A short story before bedtime: The Boxer Rebellion
Read the third place winner in this year’s RTÉ Radio 1 Short Story Award, in memory of Francis McManus.
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Sep 22nd 2019, 7:00 PM
Voices
A short story before bedtime: Vena Amoris
The story came second in this year’s RTÉ Short Story Awards in memory of Francis McManus.
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Sep 21st 2019, 8:00 PM
# christmas 2018
Looking to buy books for Christmas gifts? Here's how to please every adult with Irish writing
Whether they’re an avid reader or an occasional reader, we’ve got you sorted.
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Dec 22nd 2018, 8:00 AM
# diversity
Transgender teens, blended families and feminism - the new breed of children's books
We ask experts about the move towards diversity on the bookshelves.
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Mar 26th 2017, 9:30 PM
# power of meaning
"There's more to life than being happy": Why the key to a fulfilled life could be 'meaning'
That’s according to Emily Esfahani Smith, author of a new book on the subject.
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Jan 28th 2017, 9:00 PM
Voices
A story before bedtime: 'The Cure for Too Much Feeling'
Written by Bernie McGill, this short story is taken from The Glass Shore, which is nominated in the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards.
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Nov 9th 2016, 8:00 PM
# Charities
Appeal to HSE to ensure Console services are secured in wake of controversy
The Health Minister has described an audit into the charity as a “harrowing” read.
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Jul 3rd 2016, 7:05 PM
# Take a Break
Take a break and watch people around the world read the Proclamation
From the US to Japan, they read lines from the document.
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Mar 29th 2016, 11:00 AM
# long reads
Nike losing the NBA's biggest star and vegans in the UFC: it's our favourite sportswriting
Goes well with an Easter Egg.
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Mar 27th 2016, 7:00 AM
# get reading
COMPETITION: Here are the books you should be picking up this World Book Day
Plus: Win one of three €100 Easons.com eVouchers.
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Mar 3rd 2016, 9:30 PM
# On your bike
This woman wants Irish cyclists to start using these three-wheeled bikes
Dublin Bike Week is kicking off today with events across the country.
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Jun 13th 2015, 10:15 AM
# Still time
10 authors - including one Irishman - to fight it out for €100,000 prize
This year is the 20th anniversary of the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.
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Apr 15th 2015, 12:01 AM
# time out
3 Must-Read Longreads: Are we REALLY smarter than our grandparents?
Bookmark or get stuck in.
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Mar 4th 2015, 1:15 PM
# bedtime stories
Open thread: What were your favourite books to have read to you as a child?
A survey today found less than half of Irish parents read to their children daily.
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Feb 16th 2015, 9:10 PM
# Take a Break
Need a 10 minute break? Step into the Reading Room...
Miles Davis, soups, and age-gaps.
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Jan 7th 2015, 1:15 PM
# page turners
What was your favourite book of 2014?
Your pick of the reads.
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Dec 31st 2014, 10:00 AM
# time out
Got 10 mins to spare? Step into the Reading Room...
The Blair’s Christmas card, make-up, and the 1916 Rising.
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Dec 3rd 2014, 1:15 PM
# time out
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
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Nov 30th 2014, 10:00 AM
# time out
Need a 10-minute break? Step into the Reading Room…
John Cantlie and ISIS, street harassment and GamerGate.
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Oct 29th 2014, 1:15 PM
# time out
Need a 10-minute break? Step into the Reading Room…
An excruciating interview, make-up trials and Nigella Lawson.
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Oct 22nd 2014, 1:15 PM
# book group
Blind man is 'inundated' with responses after plea for volunteer reader goes viral
His wish, granted.
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Oct 13th 2014, 8:10 PM
# books are my bag
Do you prefer buying books in bookshops or online?
If you like browsing your local bookstore, or want to get back into that, then this campaign is for you.
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Oct 9th 2014, 7:45 AM
# turn the page
Every bookworm must visit these shops at least once
One contains 29 kilometres of books worth of books.
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Feb 23rd 2014, 4:00 PM
Voices
Lisa McInerney: Don't feed the Grinch - Christmas is meant to be over the top
We overspend, not because we’re greedy or worried we’ll be ostracised if we don’t, but because we love how generosity feels.
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Dec 17th 2012, 7:00 AM