Author Clara Kumagai: ‘I’m drawn to writing for young adults because it’s a time of turbulence and change’
The writer on her new YA novel, Songs for Ghosts; her Japanese-Irish identity; and abolishing billionaires
Irish writers in for British Book Awards
Books newsletter: a preview of tomorrow’s pages; Nero Gold Prize; book deals for Ana Kinsella, Edie May Hand and Ruth Ennis; radio specials; Sheila Armstrong nominated; IWC events; President’s gifts
Roisín O’Donnell longlisted for £30,000 Women’s Prize for Fiction
Nesting, set in contemporary Dublin, is the story of a young pregnant mother who flees her abusive husband with their two young children
Author Carmel Harrington: ‘I was 40 before I dared to start querying agents. After 47 rejections I decided to self-publish’
The writer on her lastest novel, The Stolen Child; being chosen to write an official Cold Feet tie-in; and her Dean Koontz motto for life
Colum McCann on his new book: ‘You could actually take down the world’s internet ... with a fleet of 20 ships’
The novelist was astonished by the lax security around the undersea internet cables that keep us connected. That vulnerability, both technological and human, is at the heart of Twist, his new novel
Pollard poetry prize shortlist revealed
Books newsletter: Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award; Irish Writers Centre events; ACIS award for Arlen House; Cló Iar-Chonnacht and Cúirt turn 40; Seachtain na Gaeilge
Des Bishop preaches to the faithful in show packed with family, relationships and Catholic karaoke
Irish-American comedian’s latest set lacks a strong theme, providing more of a status update on his life
‘Jennifer Johnston leaves a significant legacy’: President leads tributes to author
How Many Miles To Babylon author remembered by Michael D Higgins and fellow writers
New Irish publisher on International Booker Prize longlist
Sligo in 2021, published There’s a Monster Behind the Door by Gaëlle Bélem, translated by Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert
Author Seán Farrell: ‘Dermot Bolger said there was a whiff of silage off my novel. I think that was a compliment’
The novelist on his debut novel, Frogs for Watchdogs; Raymond Chandler’s writing advice; and why he would not invite any writers to his dinner party
Kevin Barry and Ferdia Lennon on Walter Scott Prize longlist
Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages; Bookseller of the Year; Young Writer of the Year; Louise O’Neill’s six-figure deal; Limerick poetry night; Children of the Famine Trilogy
Roisin Meaney: ‘I’m well on my way to being crowned Crazy Cat Lady of West Clare’
The novelist on producing 22 novels in 21 years, her regard for kindness, and the slogan that won her a car
Four Irish writers on Carnegie longlists
Books newsletter: screen deals; UL Creative Writing Festival; Ennis Book Club Festival; Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction; ILF Dublin agent dates
Valentine’s Day love letters: poems to celebrate the love of your life
Dive into this collection of verse that captures the passion of affection
Eimear McBride: ‘When my brother died, it was not only losing him but losing all the illusions that you were going to be safe’
Having abandoned the pursuit of a career in acting after her brother’s death, the author came to the realisation that she wanted to be a creator, not an interpreter