The An Post Irish Book Awards has unveiled its shortlist across all categories for 2026, with celebrated writers like Maggie O’Farrell and Djamel White nominated for novel of the year.
The awards celebrate the best of Irish books, writers, illustrators and bookshops, and this year the 19 categories are filled with exciting names and novels.
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