John Boyne, Ann Ingle, Michael Harding, Caitríona Ní Mhurchú and others on testing a mother’s limits, a marriage-threatening event, the Santa conspiracy and a misplaced bird
People aged from their 20s to their 90s share life lessons for their younger selves
Books by Ferdia Lennon, Miranda July, Donal Ryan, Mary Costello, Alan Hollinghurst, Christine Dwyer Hickey and Sally Rooney feature prominently in this trawl of the year’s best titles
The third novel of a cycle of four with abuse as their central theme makes for a powerful read
Author on latest book in his four-part cycle about abuse and inviting JK Rowling to his dream dinner party
At 53, I know I will never experience fatherhood, but I’ve been a proud uncle for three decades
A ghost is one of the narrators in this engaging novel set between England and Australia
August Thompson’s novel revolving around unrequited love is full of loneliness as it sensitively tracks a friendship across a decade
A cold novel, then, but one that will remain with John Boyne
The chatbot takes mere seconds to come up with its versions of these bestselling authors’ work. How convincing are they?
It’s world happiness day on Sunday. We asked some people when they have been happiest
Unthinkable: New technology may give the impression your mind is no longer your own
The author recounts writing around the clock and cutting out every ‘gimmick’
Backlash to the author's recent young-adult book inspired a new novel about social media
Hugh Linehan: There may be times when the lessons of the genocidal past are worth recalling, but not this time Mattie McGrath
By Aisling Bea, Mary McAleese, Richard Ford, Marian Keyes, Tolü Makay, Blindboy and more
Sexual abuse complaint made against former teacher in south Dublin school
Dan Carter’s legacy? Harry Byrne and NFL comparisons, French Covid-19 mystery
Book reviews: Queer: A Collection of LGBTQ Writing and Queer Love are cause for celebration
Schools are planning virtual graduation celebrations for their sixth class students
Celebrities join campaign to send messages to pupils missing out on the end of primary school
‘It’s unexpectedly romantic,’ says John Boyne. ’It shows us our true selves,’ says Patricia Scanlan
Isolation Diaries: The novelist also tells us about his experience of the coronavirus shutdown
Cecelia Ahern joins judging panel and helps fund prizes for contest for six- to 18-year-olds
The Volunteer by former war reporter Jack Fairweather takes the prize
There’s a large quantity of new Holocaust fiction, and experts are worried about quality
Twitter spat follows author’s criticism of proliferation of books with ‘Auschwitz’ in title
A sneak preview of this Saturday’s books pages
Transgender rights are human rights. They don’t require a hierarchy of victimhood
Novelist opens up on ‘cis privilege’ irk while the host issues a plea for education
Bestselling author reiterates support for trans community and blames ‘online trolls’
A sneak preview of Saturday’s books pages
Sally Rooney and Bernard MacLaverty shortlisted for the €100,000 prize
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
