Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages; Bookseller of the Year; Young Writer of the Year; Louise O’Neill’s six-figure deal; Limerick poetry night; Children of the Famine Trilogy
Sign up to the Irish Times books newsletter for features, podcasts and moreIn The Irish Times tomorrow, there is a Q&A with Seán Farrell, author of the debut novel Frogs for Watchdogs. And there is an extract from Aer Dogs: How a Small Group of Irish Entrepreneurs Brought Low-fare Air Travel Around the World by Tom Lyons.
The judging panel comprises Grant, winner of the inaugural Young Walter Scott Prize Rosi Byard-Jones, bookshop owner Rosamund de la Hey, historian and gallery director James Holloway, children’s writer Elizabeth Laird, broadcaster and writer James Naughtie, and author and film-maker Saira Shah. Earls, whose father Maurice founded the business in 1978, was named Bookseller of the Year at the annual Irish Book Trade Conference, run by Bookselling Ireland and Publishing Ireland. The prize, sponsored by the O’Brien Press, was awarded for “leading her dedicated staff by example”, “run an important shop with modesty and warmth”, and “go the extra mile every day to keep the shop exciting, surprising, and new”.
“It is such an honour to receive the O’Brien Bookseller of the Year for Books Upstairs, in our tenth year on D’Olier St,” Earls said. “In this space we have been able to realise so many dreams for the shop, as well as things we could never have dreamed of. I am very lucky to have absolutely amazing colleagues and I want to give a big shout-out to everyone who has worked so hard to develop Books Upstairs over the years.
Debut author Scott Preston for his bold, cinematic novel The Borrowed Hills, a thrilling adventure steeped in folklore that reimagines the American Western for the fells of northern England HQ called it “more than a memoir”, a “rallying cry for anyone – particularly women over 35 – who has felt constrained by traditional life markers”.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kevin Dundon's 30 year marriage to wife Catherine and life in Dunbrody HouseThe Dancing With The Stars favourite has always gushed about his wife Catherine after they first met in Dublin as teenagers - more than three decades on, they are parents to three grown up kids
Read more »
Loraine Barry pulls out of Dancing With The Stars after death of her motherThe Dancing With The Stars judge lost her mother Caroline earlier this week, with the talented dancer taking some time away from the competition after the heartbreaking loss
Read more »
Dancing With The Stars Judge Loraine Barry Withdraws Following Mother's DeathLoraine Barry, a judge on Dancing With The Stars, has stepped down from this Sunday's episode following the passing of her mother, Caroline. Barry shared the news on Instagram, expressing the profound loss of her beloved mother. RTE, the production company behind the show, has extended condolences to Barry and her family, confirming her absence from the upcoming episode.
Read more »
Loraine Barry Withdraws From Dancing With The Stars Following Mother's DeathLoraine Barry has withdrawn from Dancing With The Stars after the death of her mother, Caroline. The RTE star will not be judging alongside her fellow judges, Brian Redmond, Arthur Gourounlian, and Karen Byrne for tomorrow night's programme. The show's producers shared their condolences and announced that Loraine will not appear this weekend.
Read more »
Keith Barry's father and 'best friend' passes away after cancer battlePosting a photo of himself and his dad to Instagram, the famous mentalist and author shared a moving statement announcing his passing after a hard fought battle with cancer
Read more »
Mentalist Keith Barry Mourns Death of FatherWell-known mentalist Keith Barry has announced the passing of his father, Ken, after a battle with cancer. Barry expressed his heartbreak on Instagram, sharing a touching tribute to his 'best friend' and 'mentor'. A Celebration of Life Service will be held early next week.
Read more »