A dark novel where unease and humour mingle. As past and present intersect in strange ways, the desires and loneliness hidden inside the characters are brought to the surface.

An edited collection of new and selected work from Irish literature. Bringing together short fiction and essays by multiple writers, it offers an anthology-like view of the field’s diversity and change.

A topographical nonfiction work that carefully records the place names, landscape, and history of Connemara. It offers a deeply observant account of nature and human life in the region.

A popular satirical novel about urban life and middle-class habits. Its brisk narration and humour expose everyday pretension, making it an easy and widely enjoyed read.

A whimsical picture book about a boy who tries to gain knowledge by eating books. Its humour and warmth celebrate the joy of reading and learning for young children.

A fable-like novel for younger readers set against the Second World War. Through the eyes of an innocent boy, it powerfully conveys the cruelty of war and the divisions between people.

An autobiographical memoir by a former professional footballer. It candidly recounts the highs and lows of a playing career, injuries, and emotional struggle, and it traces a powerful path back to recovery.

A book by a new writer on women and lifestyle. Blending humour with personal observation, it presents self-discovery and a female perspective in an easy, lively tone.

A fable-like novel for younger readers set against the Second World War. Through the eyes of an innocent boy, it powerfully conveys the cruelty of war and the divisions between people.