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4 brilliant Irish books worth reading again this long weekend

If you would rather spend the August bank holiday weekend tucked up at home than out on the…

By Jennifer McShane

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5 must-reads we can’t wait for this autumn

A new season means a new selection of books to devour. Here's a selection we can't wait for.…

By Jennifer McShane

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Author Ruth Gilligan: ‘I have slowly colonised our flat’s small second bedroom into my writing space’

Sophie Grenham sits down with writer Ruth Gilligan to hear about her illustrious career to date, and the…

By Sophie Grenham

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5 engrossing books worth reading during rainy weather

Ah, there's a lot to be said for some rain (even during summer). Who doesn't love an excuse…

By Jennifer McShane

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#IMAGEReads: 4 books we have on our social distancing must-read lists

We may be all practising social distancing but now is the perfect time to pick up a great…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

6 brilliant must-reads you might have missed

The pandemic has put on pause so much, but given us back at least some of what always…

By Jennifer McShane

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#IMAGEReads: 4 books we can’t wait for in March

A new month means new books for our must-read lists. We'll have lots of recommendations in the March/April…

By Jennifer McShane

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Vicky Phelan’s ‘Overcoming’ wins the An Post Irish Book of the Year 2019

You voted in your thousands, and finally we can reveal that Vicky Phelan's Overcoming is the An Post…

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#IMAGEReads: 8 brilliant books worth picking up twice

I read so many books that it seems impossible that any would stay with me for very long…

By Jennifer McShane

Irish female writers

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8 brilliant books by Irish female writers for your must-read lists

There is no doubting that there is a spotlight on Irish female writers right now. It is most…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

Irish novelist Edna O’Brien wins ‘UK and Ireland Nobel in literature’

Her books have been banned and burned, but at 88, the renowned Irish author is still a star…

By Jennifer McShane

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