Female authors

Cathy Kelly

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Author Cathy Kelly talks imposter syndrome, inner critics and being yourself

She's a beloved Irish author who has sold millions of books worldwide, but even she struggles when it…

By Jennifer McShane

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Join us for an evening of laughs with Paul Howard, James Kavanagh, William Murray, Stefanie Preissner and Sophie White

We've gathered Ireland's funniest minds for a panel discussion at 'Meet the Authors Making Us Laugh' in partnership…

By Eva Hall

September

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3 must-read books to add to your bedside table this September

Three brilliant books you should make a note to devour this month, as recommended by Jennifer McShane THE…

By Jennifer McShane

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WATCH: Alex Barclay: ‘I’m obsessed with twists so there’ll always be one at the end’

https://youtu.be/j4hAqBhqtiI Irish author Alex Barclay's newest crime thriller I Confess is a departure for her: a standalone novel,…

By Jennifer McShane

Books

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5 YA books worth reading again (and perfect for adults too)

I'm always confused when I hear people dismiss YA novels; as if they are somehow lesser or easier…

By Jennifer McShane

Toni Morrison

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20 of the most beautiful and memorable Toni Morrison quotes

In memory of the acclaimed author, we take a look at 20 of the most memorable Toni Morrison…

By Edaein OConnell

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‘It’s not about violence or death, I want people to finish feeling hopeful’

Debut novelist Emily Ruskovich has won the 2019 International DUBLIN Literary Award for 'Idaho' - a haunting story of a…

By Jennifer McShane

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#IMAGEReads: Five new books to look forward to in June

The summer holiday season is around the corner which means only one thing: poolside reading. Jennifer McShane recommends…

By Jennifer McShane

Books

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‘I originally thought the book was too dark to put into the world’

In her first novel for adults, in The Red Word, author Sarah Henstra uses the poignant setting of…

By Jennifer McShane

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‘My favourite part? Finally figuring out why the house would go on fire’

How does an Irish author make her visions of a face in the wall, a haunted house and…

By Jennifer McShane

Edna O’Brien, photo taken from Faber&Faber YouTube

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Things Fall Apart: Why Edna O’Brien is the original brave, Irish woman

When Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart she had to work on adjusting to the new reality. In her…

By Lia Hynes

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Female authors dominate winners list at An Post Irish Book Awards

The year 2018 has been fascinating for female writers. A year since #MeToo, there has been a noticeable, pivotal…

By Jennifer McShane