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5 new books to read this week

2+ hour, 13+ min ago  (192+ words) 08 Apr 2026 11:25 AM This week, a hugely popular French children's book is translated into English" 1. Permanence by Sophie Mackintosh is published in hardback by Hamish Hamilton, priced "18.99 (ebook "9.99). Available now 2. The Body Builders by Albertine Clarke is published in hardback by…...

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Latest book from Longford-based author earns rave reviews

4+ week, 21+ hour ago  (800+ words) Joe O'Flaherty with his new hit book The Old Trading Store 10 Mar 2026 3:33 PM The latest book from Arva-based author Joe O'Flatherty - The Old Trading Store - has been on the receiving end of high praise from readers far beyond Ireland." The…...

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Novelist Claire Lynch ‘shell-shocked’ at winning The Nero Gold Prize

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (680+ words) 04 Mar 2026 8:58 PM Claire Lynch has said she felt "genuinely shell-shocked" at winning The Nero Gold Prize " the first time a debut novel has won since the awards began. A Family Matter was inspired by real-life child custody cases from the…...