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A Sabbatical in Leipzig by Adrian Duncan - read an extract

We're delighted to present an extract from A Sabbatical in Leipzig, the new novel by Adrian Duncan, published by Adrian Duncan - read below.

Books • 26 Mar 20

The Parisian by Isabella Hammad - read an extract

We're delighted to present an extract from The Parisian, the debut novel by Isabella Hammad, published by Jonathan Cape.

Books • 08 May 19

A hilarious Christmas tale from Karl MacDermott

For the season that's in it, read a very special Christmas tale from comedian and author Karl MacDermott, whose latest collection Juggling With Turnips was one of our favourite reads of 2018.

Comedy • 24 Dec 18

Northern Heist by Richard O'Rawe - read an extract

Northern Heist is the debut novel from Richard O'Rawe, author of the non-fiction bestsellers Blanketmen and In the Name of the Son - The Gerry Conlon Story.

New Writing • 05 Nov 18

Over The Top, by Nick Richards - read an extract

We're delighted to present an extract from Nick Richards' debut humorous novel Over The Top...

New Writing • 02 Nov 18

Paprika by Frank McGuinness - read an exclusive extract

We're delighted to present an extract from Blood & Oranges, taken from Paprika, the new short story collection from author and playwright Frank McGuinness, published by The O'Brien Press.

Books • 18 Oct 18

An Ark Of Light by Dermot Bolger - read an exclusive extract

In Dermot Bolger's new novel An Ark Of Light, we follow the eventful life of Eva Fitzgerald, as she embarks on a remarkable journey of self-discovery. Read an extract here...

Books • 15 Sep 18

Shift by Mia Gallagher - read an extract

We're delighted to present an extract from the short story Pinning Tail on the Donkey, taken from Mia Gallagher's new collection Shift.

Books • 08 Aug 18

Country by Michael Hughes - read an exclusive extract

We're delighted to present an extract from Country, the new novel by Michael Hughes, a vivid and brutal reimagining of Homer's Iliad, set in the Troubles of the late twentieth century.

New Fiction • 23 Jul 18

New Writing: Animal Connection by Neva Elliott McGinley

We're delighted to present Animal Connection by Neva Elliott McGinley, taken from the current issue of essential Irish literary journal Banshee.

Books • 10 May 18

The Earlie King and the Kid in Yellow - read an extract

We're delighted to present an extract from The Earlie King and the Kid in Yellow. the debut novel from Cork-born author Danny Denton, published by Granta Books.

New Fiction • 05 Feb 18

New Fiction: Waiting for River Phoenix by Rachel Donohue

We're delighted to present a new short story by Rachel Donohue, the current Hennessy New Irish Writer of the Year.

New Fiction • 16 Jan 18

New Fiction: Read 'Mesopotamia' by Amanda Michalopoulou

We're delighted to present an new short story from Greek author Amanda Michalopoulou, extracted from the collection Best European Fiction 2018, published by Dalkey Archive Press.

Books • 22 Jan 18

Read a new short story by Lisa McInerney

We're delighted to present a new short story by Lisa McInerney, taken from the latest issue of essential Irish literary bible Stinging Fly.

Books • 30 Dec 17

Read an extract from The Iron Age by Arja Kajermo

We're delighted to present an exclusive extract from The Iron Age by Arja Kajermo, with illustrations by Susanna Kajermo Torner, published by Tramp Press.

Books • 29 Dec 17

New Fiction: From 'Once We Sang Like Other Men' by John MacKenna

We're delighted to present an extract from Words, one of the stories in Once We Sang Like Other Men (New Island), a new collection of short fiction from John MacKenna.

Culture • 28 Dec 17

Love in Row 27 by Eithne Shortall - read an exclusive extract

We're delighted to present an extract from 'Love in Row 27', the debut novel from journalist-turned-author Eithne Shortall. published by Corvus.

Books • 26 Dec 17

Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney - read an extract

We're delighted to present the opening passage from 'Conversations With Friends', the acclaimed debut novel from Sally Rooney, published by Faber.

Books • 24 Dec 17

New Fiction: From 'A Line Made by Walking' by Sara Baume

We're delighted to present an extract from Sara Baume's new novel 'A Line Made by Walking', published by Tramp Press.

Books • 23 Dec 17

New Irish Fiction - read Katherine Duffy's The Frankenstein Tree

We're delighted to present an new short story from Katherine Duffy, extracted from the collection Best European Fiction 2018, published by Dalkey Archive Press.

New Fiction • 13 Dec 17

Ireland's Own's Anthology of Irish Short Stories: read an extract

We're delighted to present the Overall Short Story Winner from this year's Ireland's Own 2017 Anthology of Winning Irish Short Stories, featuring thirty-seven stories from emerging literary talent from across the country.

Books • 23 Nov 17

Peter Cunningham's Acts Of Allegiance: read an exclusive extract

We're delighted to present an extract from Acts Of Allegiance, the new thriller from Peter Cunningham, published by Sandstone Press.

Books • 27 Sep 17

Frank McGuinness's The Woodcutter and His Family: read an extract

We're delighted to present an extract from The Woodcutter and His Family, the new novel by celebrated playwright and author Frank McGuinness, published by Brandon/The O'Brien Press.

Books • 19 Sep 17

Joyride To Jupiter by Nuala O'Connor - read an exclusive extract

We're delighted to present Room 313, a short story from Joyride To Jupiter, the acclaimed new collection from writer Nuala O'Connor, published by New Island Books.

Books • 08 Aug 17

Two Nights by Kathy Reichs - read an exclusive extract

Dead in Dún Laoghaire preview - read the opening chapter to Two Nights, from Dead In Dun Laoghaire guest Kathy Reichs.

Books • 20 Jul 17