"They can transport you from the darkest places..." We loved speaking with Pádhraic Quinn after his win at this year's awards. For his short story "All The Birch Trees Were Waving", he took the award for New Irish Writing Best Short Story, in association with the @independent.ie.

"It was a middle-of-the-night idea... I didn't know half of them existed." It was such a pleasure to speak with @nicolapierce.bsky.social, winner of the 2025 @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social History Book of the Year, with her book 'Great Irish Wives'. #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

The WINNER of the 2025 An Post Irish Book of the Year is... The Ghosts of Rome, Joseph O’Connor A tense, atmospheric historical thriller that explores courage, betrayal and survival in a city under siege. A huge congratulations to Joseph and the whole team at Harvill!

Tonight’s the night! 📚✨ Set your alarms and get ready for a thrilling reveal – the WINNER of the 2025 An Post Irish Book of the Year is about to be announced! Tune in to RTÉ One at 10:15pm for a one-hour special... see you there! #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

"There is a way to reclaim your life, even from the worst circumstances." We had the pleasure of chatting with Roisín O'Donnell, winner of the 2025 Easons Novel of the Year, with her book Nesting, now also nominated for An Post Irish Book of the Year. 📺 On TONIGHT on RTÉ One @ 10.15pm

Nesting is a gripping, deeply emotional debut about a woman fighting to reclaim her life after escaping a toxic marriage. As she struggles to build safety, stability and a sense of home, Ciara must confront fear, resilience, and the cost of starting over. @scribnerbooks.bsky.social 📺 RTÉ One, 11/12

"You need to go back to that really angry time in your life when you hated everyone..." We loved speaking with Gráinne O'Brien, winner of the 2025 Teen & YA Book of the Year. It's now nominated for the 2025 An Post Irish Book of the Year. 📺 Winner announced on RTÉ One, 11/12

A tender, lyrical verse novel about love, loss, & finding your voice. 'Solo' follows Daisy, a gifted young musician, who feels like an outsider at home & school — until heartbreak shakes her world and leaves her drifting from the music that once grounded her. @littleislandbooks.bsky.social

A Time for Truth is a powerful account of the night Sarah Corbett Lynch’s father was killed, and the years she and her brother fought for justice. A heartbreaking, hopeful story of resilience. 📺 BOTY winner revealed on RTÉ One, 11 Dec, 10:15 pm. #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

"My story isn't just about loss...it's about hope and happiness as well." We had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Corbett Lynch, winner of the @dubray-books.bsky.social Biography of the Year. A Time for Truth is also nominated for the 2025 An Post Irish Book of the Year. 📺 RTÉ One, 11/12

A beautifully illustrated celebration of Ireland’s weather lore, Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun) uncovers the wisdom of the néaladóirí (cloud-watchers) and réadóirí (stargazers) who read the skies, seas and animals long before forecasts existed. 📺 RTÉ One, 11/12 @ 10.15pm

"It's our birthright to connect with it." We loved chatting with Megan Luddy, winner of the @thejournal.ie Best Irish-Published Book of the Year for Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun), now also nominated for the 2025 An Post Irish Book of the Year. 📺 RTÉ One, 11/12

📚✨ The moment is nearly here! The 6 books most loved by Irish readers are in the running for An Post Irish Book of the Year. 📺 Tune in to the one-hour special hosted by Oliver Callan, RTÉ One, 11 Dec at 10:15pm, to see who wins! #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

From the heartbreak of losing his mother at just 12, to battling mental health struggles in his teens, Andrew Porter's journey is one of extraordinary resilience. In this inspiring account, he opens up about the challenges that shaped him, on and off the pitch. 📺 RTÉ One, 11/12 @ 10:15pm

"They're like a lighthouse to guide us in these difficult times." We spoke with Joseph O’Connor, #APIBA winner and now nominated for the 2025 An Post Irish Book of the Year. The Ghosts of Rome is a gripping thriller set in Nazi-occupied Rome. 📺 RTÉ One, 11 Dec, 10:15pm.

The Ghosts of Rome plunges us into 1944 Rome, where Contessa Giovanna Landini risks everything to save Allied soldiers. A mysterious parachutist and a ruthless Gestapo chief push her into a deadly game of survival. Atmospheric, gripping and beautifully told. 📺 RTÉ One, 11/12 @10:15pm

We are honoured to present Former President Michael D. Higgins with the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award – a tribute to his lifelong dedication to the arts, championing Irish creativity, and shaping our cultural legacy. From poetry to public service, his work inspires generations 💚 #APIBA

"What happens to you doesn't define you as a person." We had the pleasure of speaking with Jacqueline Connolly, who won the Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2025, for her book 'Deadly Silence'. @hachetteuk.bsky.social #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

"My big fear is getting to the end and not knowing." It was lovely to speak with @AndreaMaraBooks, winner of @TheBookCentres Crime Fiction Book of the Year 2025, in association with the @Independent_ie, with her book, 'It Should Have Been You'. #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

We are delighted to announce this year's nominees for the overall An Post Irish Book Awards Book of the Year! The list of 6 compelling books is made up of the highest polling category winners from our vote. The winner will be revealed on 11/12 on RTÉ One. #APIBA #BookOfTheYear

We’re thrilled to announce the WINNERS of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards! 📚✨ The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the writers, illustrators & publishers! Discover more: anpostirishbookawards.ie #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

We are so delighted to share that SOLO by @grainneobrien.bsky.social won Teen & YA Book of the Year at last night’s @irishbookawards.bsky.social!!! Huge thanks to An Post, to International Education Services for sponsoring the prize, and to YOU for voting for SOLO! 🏝️📚🏆

Thrilled to be with Caragh Maxwell, author of Sugartown, at the 2025 @Postvox Irish Book Awards!📚✨ The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the shortlisted writers, illustrators & publishers! @irishbookawards.bsky.social @oneworldbooks.bsky.social

had such a lovely time at the @irishbookawards.bsky.social last night cheering on the fab @griffski.bsky.social and getting all the irish publishing goss! one day i will visit dublin for more than 24 hours i promise 💚

Comhghairdeas le buaiteoir Gradam Love Leabhar Gaeilge Leabhar Ficsin Gaeilge na Bliana, Darach Ó Scolaí dá leabhar 'Bódléar' agus le na húdair uilig a bhain an ghearrliosta amach 👏 @leabharbreac.bsky.social @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social @irishbookawards.bsky.social 📸 Patrick Bolger

We’re thrilled to announce the WINNERS of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards! 📚✨ The very best of Irish literature – congratulations to all the writers, illustrators & publishers! Discover more: anpostirishbookawards.ie #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

The countdown is on! In just a few hours, we'll be announcing the WINNERS of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards. WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE

"The fact that they are struggling to get on the housing ladder isn't necessarily their fault..." It was great to chat to Adam Maguire, author of 'The Bailout Babies', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year. #APIBA

This year, you can follow along LIVE, as the An Post Irish Book Awards are going to be live-streamed. You can be in on all the action and watch as each winner is announced. Starting TOMORROW AT 9PM! WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/user/AnPostIRE

"They'll very much see the face of a changing Ireland..." It was great to chat with Matt Cooper, author of 'Dynasty: Scandals, triumph, turmoil and succession at the heart of Dunnes Stores', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Week Non-Fiction Book of the Year. #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

It was great to chat with Sadhbh Devlin, author of 'An Fia sa Choill', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Specsavers Children’s Book of the Year - Junior award. Find out the winners of the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards TOMORROW! #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

"It was just like getting back to old friends..." We loved chatting with Patricia Scanlan, author of 'City Girls Forever', which is shortlisted for the 2025 WHSmith Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with IrelandAMTV. #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

"Behind the headlines and the news, there are real people..." It was wonderful to speak with Claire Gleeson, author of 'Show Me Where It Hurts', which is shortlisted for the 2025 Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year. #APIBA #StoriesMakeUs

"The holy grail of writing is to engage, entertain, and make people walk a mile in someone else's shoes." It was great to chat with Sinead Moriarty, author of The In-Laws — shortlisted for the 2025 @whsmithofficial.bsky.social Popular Fiction Book of the Year, in association with Ireland AM.

We’re honoured to announce that Former President Michael D. Higgins is the 2025 recipient of the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award. A poet, writer and lifelong champion of Irish culture, his influence on our arts and creative life is immeasurable. Photo credit: Irish Times irishbookawards.ie

"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...

Fancy winning €100 of National Book Tokens? Have your say on the best Irish books of 2025! VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote

"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

The hardest category was picture books, truly we are in a golden age. Voting is quick and simple (if not always easy), link below⤵️

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

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

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

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

"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. #APIBA

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

The shortlists are out! We are celebrating another brilliant year for Irish literature, with some incredible books, authors, illustrators, bookshops & publishers on our 2025 shortlists. But have you had your say? Pick your favourite books in each category NOW! scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote