Margaret Atwood hails Ireland as a 'point of light' Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale, has described Ireland as a "little point of light" globally. Entertainment • 03 Nov 19
Jeffrey Archer pays tribute to Gay for Late Late praise Best-selling author Jeffrey Archer has credited Gay Byrne for boosting the sales of his novel Kane and Abel after the presenter endorsed the book on … Television • 07 Oct 19
JK Rowling releases four new short e-books Author J.K. Rowling has revealed that she is releasing four new short non-fiction eBooks called Harry Potter: A Journey Through... Harry Potter • 31 May 19
Bestselling children's author Judith Kerr dies, aged 95 Children's book author and illustrator Judith Kerr has died at the age of 95. judith kerr • 23 May 19
Irish writer Sally Rooney wins Book of the Year gong Irish writer Sally Rooney has been hailed as a "major talent" after her second novel, Normal People, was named Book of the Year at the … Books • 13 May 19
Irish writer signs 'major six-figure' US book deal Irish crime author Catherine Ryan Howard has signed a "major six-figure deal" for her next six books from US publisher Blackstone. Books • 18 Mar 19
US launch for Cecelia Ahern's Roar Roar, Cecelia Ahern's collection of stories dealing with aspects of women's lives, often from quirky angles, is being launched in the USA this spring. Books • 19 Mar 19
Elton John's as yet unnamed memoir on the way in Autumn The as yet unnamed memoir by Elton John and Guardian writer Alexis Petridis will be published in October and it is described as "a no-holds-barred … Entertainment • 19 Mar 19
Pamela Anderson and rabbi's new book on relationships Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has teamed up with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach for their new co-authored book, Lust for Love: Rekindling Intimacy and Passion in … Entertainment • 26 Jan 19
John Boyne recalls cry for help following break-up Irish author John Boyne has opened up about the pain of his 11-year relationship breaking up and how he ended up in hospital after taking … Books • 12 Aug 18
Bressie enjoys Magic Moment by penning children's book Having already written an award-winning account of his mental health struggles, Blizzards singer Niall Breslin has revealed that his debut children's book is due to … Books • 04 Aug 18
"Songs can be incredibly prophetic": Flo's lyrics out Useless Magic, the complete lyrics of Florence Welch are due July 5 and are accompanied by her poems, sketches and jottings. Entertainment • 02 Jul 18
Graham Norton set to visit Cork and Dublin on book tour Graham Norton is coming to Dublin and Cork to promote his second novel A Keeper, the follow-up to his acclaimed 2016 debut Holding. Books • 26 Jul 18
Sean Penn's novel greeted with derision Sean Penn's debut novel, Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff, has been panned by the Huffington Post in advance of its publication in April, while … Entertainment • 08 May 18
Sean Penn's Novel Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff due April Actor Sean Penn's first novel, Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff, will be published in April. Sean Penn • 08 May 18
Irish writer Emma Hannigan dies after cancer battle Irish writer Emma Hannigan has died after an 11-year battle with cancer at the age of 45. Books • 08 May 18
Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling being made into film The best-selling Irish novel Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling is being made into a film. Movies • 27 Feb 18
Brooklyn director taking flight with Nicole Kidman Brooklyn director John Crowley has begun filming with Nicole Kidman and Baby Driver star Ansel Elgort on The Goldfinch, an adaptation of Donna Tartt's Pulitzer … The Goldfinch • 24 Jan 18
Irish youngster to play Artemis Fowl in Disney movie Irish youngster Ferdia Shaw has seen off the challenge of over 1,200 hopefuls to be cast in the lead role in Disney's big screen adaptation … Artemis Fowl • 24 Dec 17
Big night for Irish writing at Bord Gáis Energy awards Bernard MacLaverty, Marian Keyes, John Connolly and Ruth Fitzmaurice were among the winners at the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards 2017 on Tuesday night, … Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards • 02 Dec 17
American author George Saunders wins Man Booker Prize American author George Saunders has been awarded the renowned Man Booker Prize for his first full-length novel, Lincoln In The Bardo. Man Booker Prize • 18 Oct 17
Colm Meaney joins cast of Irish writer's Tolkien film Colm Meaney has joined Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins in the new biopic of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien. Colm Meaney • 12 Oct 17
Brooklyn's John Crowley to direct Midwinter Break It has just been revealed that Brooklyn director John Crowley will direct a big-screen adaptation of acclaimed Belfast-born writer Bernard MacLaverty's just-published novel Midwinter Break. john crowley • 12 Oct 17
Dylan Jones' David Bowie biography due September 7 Based on over 180 interviews with friends, rivals, lovers, and collaborators, David Bowie: A Life by Dylan Jones investigates the formation of an artist who … Entertainment • 12 Oct 17
Garfunkel to tell his side of the story in new memoir Art Garfunkel says that he will "step out" from the shadow of his musical partner Paul Simon in a new memoir entitled What Is It … Entertainment • 04 Oct 17
