A new book by Cork author Adrienne Acton unravels a story from her family history which may have involved murder most foul

Susan Lanigan was recently longlisted for a Carousel Aware Prize. She tells us about the book that left a lasting impression on her, her latest project, and what makes her happy.

Allihies writer Carina McNally tells AISLING MEATH how she blended real history, spirituality, and mythology in her story about a woman left to fend for herself in 17th century Ireland

As The Echo’s latest Summer Soap starts a 10-episode run in print and online on Monday, COLETTE SHERIDAN talks to the author Emma Tirlot about how she ended up moving from France to Ireland - via the U.S - and about the culinary plot for her soap

Writer, academic and activist, Katherine O’Donnell will return to Cork this month where she will be taking part in a panel discussion at the West Cork Literary Festival. Ahead of the event, she chats to MARGARET DONNELLAN about her work on the history of ideas, her activism, and what she believes we need to make sure Ireland’s progress doesn’t slide backwards.

Author Helen Dwyer has just published her debut novel, The Long Way Home, which tells the story of a woman’s life in Ireland from the 1980s to the noughties. Here, Helen recalls the time in her own life when she lived in Cork, and found love... fleetingly

Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about her initiative for the BBC to demonstrate the process of creating a poem, and also about her attitudes to the Irish language and Gaeltacht areas

No holiday packing list is complete without a good book. Whether you’re jetting off abroad or soaking up the sun at home, there are plenty of new releases to liven up the summer.

For her new book, author Doireann Ní Ghríofa tells COLETTE SHERIDAN how she delved into the case studies of women who were sent to Our Lady’s Hospital a century ago

Sara Baume will introduce her latest book, Opening Night, at the upcoming West Cork Literary Festival. She tells MARGARET DONNELLAN how it came about, and about her concerns for the future of the ‘dwindling’ arts community in the region.

John O’Donnell tells MARGARET DONNELLAN about surviving the infamous 1979 Fastnet Race, his uncle who ran the Hi-B, and his penchant for poetry

Louise O’Neill chats to MARGARET DONNELLAN about the inspiration behind her latest book, her upcoming memoir, and coming home to Cork.

Neil Tully will be reading his novel at the West Cork Literary Festival next month. He tells us about his first heartbreak, his favourite book, and his signature seven-hour dish.

COLETTE SHERIDAN hears how Mona Lynch, 85 - a grandmother of 10 - and Seamus Harrington, 80 - who was brought up on Bere Island - have entered the published world

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

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

MARGARET DONNELLAN chats to Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen ahead of the Cork launch of their latest book, Our Deadly Summer

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.

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

There is something for everyone - fiction, true stories, poetry, workshops, music, works in translation and more - lined up for Cork World Books Fest starting next week, says GILLIAN HENNESSY

Writers in Cork and across Ireland are making their own way in the publishing world by going down the thriving independent route, says YVONNE REDDIN

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

Cork city-based dentist Neil Tully tells CHRIS DUNNE how his life-long love of books has culminated in him penning a new novel set during the visit of JFK to Ireland in 1963

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

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.

Poet David McLoghlin tells COLETTE SHERIDAN about his new course at Hollyhill Library, and says Cork “is full of poets and writers”

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.

Cork city writer Thaddeus Ó Buachalla explains why his new novel, translated from its original Irish, is a blend of international destinations and the place where he grew up

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.

The singer talks to Lisa Salmon about her new children’s book, Put Your Records On, taking her kids on tour, and parenting duties.

Glasgow-Born Ken Cairnduff reflected on his time on the building sites and in the pubs of Cork when he came to write a novel in later life. He explains how the process came about

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.

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

Young people said that smartphones and tablets reduced the amount of time they spent reading books.

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

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

The 59-year-old was honoured at the ceremony on Monday evening.

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 Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino and Grace by Chika Unigwe.

The national charity is partnering with community groups and organisations to ensure that books reach children in time for Christmas

A new history book explores the names of townlands around Carraig na bhFear, explains MARY RYAN, of the local History and Heritage Committee

PET O’CONNELL shares her six favourite newly released books for Christmas 2025.

Bag everything from cookery to romance in our pick of the best books to give as gifts this year