A translation of a 100-year-old Irish book gives us a glimpse into our past and reconnects us to our native language, says JO KERRIGAN

The quirky comedian talks about his love of suburbia, feeling old and a life of pottering.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of The Given World by Melissa Harrison and American Fantasy by Emma Straub.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Give Me Everything You’ve Got by Imogen Crimp and Eat Bitter by Lydia Pang.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Shrink Solves Murder by Philippa Perry and The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of A Killer In The Family by Amin Ahmad and How To Age by Liz Earle.

Beauty entrepreneur and wellness expert Liz Earle talks to Prudence Wade about going into the later stages of life healthier than ever.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Porcupines by Fran Fabriczki and The Wreck by Lizzy Stewart.

A new book explores the heritage of the islands off West Cork, and digs up stories that show the connection between the inhabitants and the wildlife and animals around them

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and My Year In Paris With Gertrude Stein by Deborah Levy.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Permanence by Sophie Mackintosh and The Body Builders by Albertine Clarke

The bestselling author, whose new book has just been published, reveals how writer’s block led her to seek help.

When MIKE McGRATH-BRYAN got the call to compile a book on living as an ADHD adult in Ireland, the ideas came together quickly - but the hard yards of research, interviews and writing it took over a year. Here, he explains how he and co-author Ailín Kennedy joined forces on ‘Have I Got Your Attention?’

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Kin by Tayari Jones and Original Sin by Kathryn Paige Harden.

The actor talks about new chapters in his life.

Actor Viola Davis has teamed up with thriller author James Patterson on a new book. By Prudence Wade.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester and Sisters In Yellow by Mieko Kawakami.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Under Water by Tara Menon and Judge Stone by James Patterson and Viola Davis.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of A Far-Flung Life by M L Stedman and A History Of France In 21 Women by Katherine Pangonis.

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly’s daughter talks about their relationship.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of A Hymn To Life by Gisele Pelicot and Nonesuch by Francis Spufford.

The popular TV presenter has written her first book, titled Feeling Fabulous.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Crux by Gabriel Tallent and Jean by Madeleine Dunnigan.

The former Britain’s Got Talent comedian and impressionist reveals how men abusing power affected them both.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash and Stowaways by Andre Aciman.

From making your own pastes to whipping out the slow cooker, Dan Toombs gives his advice for nailing your next dinner.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of A Bad, Bad Place by Frances Crawford and A Guardian And A Thief by Megha Majumdar.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Vigil by George Saunders and Glyph by Ali Smith.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Welcome to the Neighbourhood by Jane Fallon and Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy

Having travelled to all the corners of the globe in his work as a doctor, Cork-based Dr Patrick Treacy tells CHRIS DUNNE why he decided to document his adventures in a book

Youghal sporting legend Eddie O’Sullivan tells CHRIS DUNNE why he has swapped scrums for scrumptious recipes for his winning soda bread - and published a book on how to do it. 

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Departure(s) by Julian Barnes and Evil Bones by Kathy Reichs.

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino and Grace by Chika Unigwe.

Cork poet Róisín Leggett Bohan tells JENNIFER HORGAN about her lifetime of passion for the artform, and about what drives her creativity

Cork author Cónal Creedon tells MARY McCARTHY about his love for his native Cork city, and why his next novel, due out in 2026, will be his last. 

Proud mum and newly-minted author AISLING DE BARRA, from Mallow, reveals the thought process behind her debut children’s book, which has an important message for all youngsters. 

Ahead of the Cork International Short Story Festival this month, MARY MCCARTHY talks to three experts of the form about why it appeals to us

Cork author Betty O’Mahony, 72, tells CHRIS DUNNE about her journey into writing in later life, and about her new short story, which is a trip down memory lane in her first car

Cork author Charlie Drake tells CHRIS DUNNE about his new book, his chance encounter with President Higgins, and about dealing with his diagnosis of dementia

Banshee Press is the only Irish nominee in the prestigious UK book publishing awards next week. JANE MC NAMARA finds out the heart-warming story behind the 10-year-old company.

TV and radio presenter Jeremy Vine tells Ella Walker about venturing into ‘cosy crime’, and hitting the big 6-0.

A new book, Happy Days And Hard Times, mines the memories of Irish people about what life in the countryside used to be like

Eyeries-based Claire O’Connor tells CHRIS DUNNE how she achieved her dream of becoming a published author, and about her work of fiction based on cult groups

Cork novelist William Wall tells AISLING MEATH about his latest book, set in the pandemic, and about his own journey from Italy back home when the covid lockdowns began five years ago

Sarah Gannon’s book is inspired by her seven-year-old daughter Ciara who has Charge syndrome and is deafblind.

In her new book with Richard Mills,  JO KERRIGAN tries to separate fact from myth as she tells the story of this country’s fairy forts... and says never touch them - 'tis bad luck

Cork poet and teacher Jennifer Horgan is poised to launch her debut poetry collection, Care, later this month. Here, she talks about how the collection came about and the messages in the book.

A Cork lecturer has published a new book which casts an eye over Cork city’s built environment, says COLETTE SHERIDAN

Right-back Book captained City as they won four major trophies

Rockstar-turned-cheesemaker Alex James reflects on tearing himself from his Cotswolds farm to get the band back together.