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The latest novel by Irelands most translated author of all time (apparently) appears with a note announcing it is the first in a series of interlinked novels, titled for the elements.

Radio review: Interview with the Hollywood actor underlines why Brendan O’Connor’s weekend shows performs strongly: he is at home with light and shade, from shooting stars to troubling topics

Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest literary news and a preview of tomorrow’s pages

There’s an episode of The IT Crowd – which is one of the top three sit-coms of all time (the others being Fawlty Towers and Frasier obviously)…

Like charmer John McClean and up to 20 others, Denis Whitty who has just died, 2 weeks before a criminal prosecution, was a savage abuser in a Carmelite school

From festive thrillers to characters you’ll take to heart, Aine Toner has a selection of this month’s latest reads.

Father Ted’s creator was cancelled for his views on trans issues and lost it all – now, in an exclusive interview, he reveals who he blames

Comedian PJ Gallagher will discuss his life story as part of the “biggest ever” Dublin Book Festival this winter.

John Boyne and Graham Linehan have settled their differences over pints in what the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas writer called the “beginning of a beautiful friendship”.

California is losing population and adding housing units, but housing costs are still sky-high, and experts don't expect that to change anytime soon.