Here are some names to remember for your book shopping next year. By Aoife Barry Thursday 31 Dec 2020, 8:00 PM Dec 31st 2020, 8:00 PM 24,405 Views 6 Comments Image: Shutterstock/Africa Studio Image: Shutterstock/Africa Studio THE IRISH LITERARY scene is nothing if not strong right now, with a heap of talented writers coming up over recent years. The best thing about 2021? Even more talent to look forward to. Here’s some of what to keep an eye out for. Pure Gold (short stories) by John Patrick McHugh Young Irish writer McHugh publishes his first short story collection with New Island Books in February. It already comes with approval from Sally Rooney, who described him as “one of the most exciting writers working in Ireland today”.