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The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

We celebrate the latest winner of the prestigious Rooney Prize – Irish author Ferdia Lennon.

BOOKS 30 December 2025

The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

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The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

BOOKS 3 December 2025

Modern classic in the making

Modern classic in the making

BOOKS 29 October 2025

The Book Corner: the man behind the mask

The Book Corner: the man behind the mask

The Book Corner: the man behind the mask

BOOKS 1 October 2025

The Book Corner: Perdue delivers a pacey thriller

The Book Corner: Perdue delivers a pacey thriller

The Book Corner: Perdue delivers a pacey thriller

BOOKS 3 September 2025

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Moss’s novel is ripe for reading

Moss’s novel is ripe for reading

Based in Ireland, Sarah Moss has written an evocative work that will set readers thinking.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

The Book Corner: make room for this fine debut

The Book Corner: make room for this fine debut

Set in 1980s Wales, Anthony Shapland’s first novel tells the story of a forbidden love.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

The Book Corner: don’t get mad – get reading

The Book Corner: don’t get mad – get reading

Elaine Feeney’s follow-up to 'How to Build a Boat' has dropped, and it won’t disappoint fans.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

The Book Corner: Seán Hewitt’s decadent debut

The Book Corner: Seán Hewitt’s decadent debut

A story of the possibilities of love in all its forms.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

The Book Corner: reality bites in debut novel

The Book Corner: reality bites in debut novel

Roisín O’Donnell’s novel is a powerful portrait of a woman’s fi ght for freedom for her young family, writes Leo Powell.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

The Book Corner: The President – hot off the press

The Book Corner: The President – hot off the press

A captivating look back at Ireland in the 1980s, writes Leo Powell.

BOOKS 1 January 1970

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