"We're a very hungry nation when it comes to books."

It was great to chat with @johnpamchugh, author of 'Fun and Games', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Easons Novel of the Year.

Find out the winners of the An Post Irish Book Awards on 27th November!

Ireland’s writers inspire Ireland’s readers — and sometimes, each other ✨

We asked our shortlisted authors the impossible question… Who’s your favourite Irish author of all time? From literary legends to modern icons, their answers might just surprise you...

"If you're the kind of kid who can't sit still in school... you still have a chance to be a hero."

We had the joy of chatting with @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social, author of Conn of the Dead, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @specsaversie.bsky.social Children’s Book of the Year - Senior.

"It's a real honour. I'm very moved."

It was wonderful to speak to Sarah Maria Griffin, who is nominated for the LAI Author of the Year, about her most recent book, 'Eat The Ones You Love'.

But have YOU voted for your favourite author? VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote

It’s time to make your voice heard!

The 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate the very best of Irish writing — and now it’s YOUR turn to choose this year’s winners! 💚

From powerful debuts to unforgettable favourites, every vote counts.

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It was lovely to speak to Hazel Gaynor, author of Before Dorothy, which is shortlisted for the 2025 WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with IrelandAM.

VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote

"We've always punched above our weight."

It was great to chat with Fintan O’Toole, co-author alongside Sam McBride of 'For and against a united Ireland'. It's shortlisted for the 2025 @thejournal.ie Best Irish-Published Book of the Year.

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"I want people to have a sense of kitchen confidence."

It was lovely to speak to Donal Skehan, author of 'Donal's Real Time Recipes', which is shortlisted for the 2025 @bookstationeire.bsky.social Lifestyle Book of the Year.

VOTE OPEN: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote

"I never had a plan. I still don't really have a plan."

It was our pleasure to speak with @MiriamOCal, who has written her memoir, 'Miriam: Life, Work, Everything'. It's shortlisted for the 2025 @DubrayBooks Biography of the Year.

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“Take your dreams out of the drawer & try & make them happen again.”

It was such a joy to chat with @Cecelia_Ahern, author of ‘Paper Heart’, which is shortlisted for the 2025 @WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with @IrelandAMVMTV.

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"It's more than drink. The pub is music, it's community, it's culture, it's the third place in our lives."

It was great to chat with Donal Fallon, the author of 'The Dublin Pub - A Social and Cultural History'. It's shortlisted for the @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social History Book of the Year.

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Ireland is voting for its stories 💚

From Derry to Dingle, readers everywhere are casting their votes for the books that moved, thrilled, & inspired them this year.

Have you voted yet? Join readers across Ireland and help choose the 2025 winners.

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What’s a spot in Ireland you think everyone should visit in their lifetime? We asked our 2025 shortlisted authors the all-important question.

You can have your own say on the real matter at hand... the best Irish books of 2025!

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📣 HAVE YOUR SAY!

Our public vote is OPEN for you to choose your favourite books of the year.

Across 19 categories, we’re celebrating the very best of Irish writing, and now it’s over to you to decide this year’s winners.

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🎬✨ Behind the scenes at our 2025 Shortlist Launch!
From laughter and interviews to stacks of incredible books, here’s a look at what made our GPO event so special.

Now it’s over to you — help decide this year’s winners!

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"With little acorns, many oaks grow."

An inspiration and stronghold of the Derry community, it was a joy to speak to Jenni, the owner of @littleacornsbooks.bsky.social and winner of the 2024 An Post Bookshop of the Year. Hear her talk about their journey.

#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs