Lit Review

Canticle is one of the first releases from Turas Press, of which the author, Liz McSkeane, is a founder. Turas no doubt hopes to emulate the success of upstart groups like Tramp and Stinging Fly, whose select back catalogue have won awards…

It's Literature Editor Aileen's run-down of this fortnight's literary news, events, competitions and submission calls.  Watch out for one of our own writers here at HeadStuff launching his first book this week!  Full info below. News…

Welcome to this round of the Lit Review. The International Literature Festival Dublin is looking for volunteers, Sally Rooney's second novel is released in September, The Stinging Fly wants unpublished writers, One City One Book celebrates…

Welcome to this round of the Lit Review.  The Dublin Story Slam returns, submission calls are open, and books are launched.  Don't miss Louise O'Neill in conversation with Marian Keyes, too! Competitions & submission calls Maria…

British comedian and author Shappi Khorshandi has withdrawn her book from the Jhalak Prize long list. The prize, which is in its first year, seeks to recognise fiction by BAME authors. The prize was founded by British-Indian author Sunny…

News According the Guardian, a "leading literary agent" has warned that big name prizes, such as the Costa Book Awards, are harming literary fiction. Among other factors, large entry fees mean that independent publishers taking risks on…

News In Australia, the annual Prime Minister’s Award for literature seeks to promote new literature as part of Australian culture. The prize is awarded by a distinguished, three member jury but it is the premier himself who hands it over.…

Was it for this that the wild geese spread The grey wing upon every tide...? Yes, sadly. But at least we have this week's Lit Review! Lit Events The sun is out, and so is some new Irish fiction. This Sunday at…

IMPAC Winner Chosen The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award 2015 has gone to Jim Crace for his novel Harvest. The writer announced that winning this prize will allow him to retire and write as a hobby: ‘We’ve bought a house, and…