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Mit Büchern von Louise Kennedy, Barbara Kingsolver und Linn Ullmann

Stirrings of spring and a stubborn donkey, Easter in Beirut and meeting Samuel Beckett, with Kate O'Shaughnessy, Louise Kennedy, Peter Cunningham, Joe Kearney, Jenny Beale and John F Deane

Peter Capaldi talks about his latest album – Sweet Illusions – a nod to the thriving 80s music scene in Glasgow where Peter made his musical debut fronting The Dreamboys. Through the Shortbread Tin is a new National Theatre of Scotland production about the supposed third century Scottish bard Ossian. Its writer – poet Martin O'Connor – and director Lu Kemp, share their exploration of one of the greatest literary hoaxes of all timeShould Brian Friel be known as short story writer, as much as a playwright? A decade after his death, a new edition of his stories has been published, many of which would inspire his plays such as Faith Healer, Dancing at Lughnasa and his breakthrough Philadelphia, Here I Come! Discussing the often overlooked work of the "Irish Chekhov" is a fellow master of the short story Louise Kennedy, and Dr Kelly Matthews, author of Brian Friel: Beginnings. Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Caitlin Sneddon

Welcome back to episode six of The Queen's Reading Room Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with one of today's most prolific contemporary writers - it is, of course, author of 'Trespasses' and 'The End of The World Is A Cul de sac', Sligo's own Louise Kennedy. Join us as we tour Louise's very own personal reading room, where she reveals first book she ever bought with her own money. We'll also hear also about the stories which inspired her illustrious literary career, which also includes a collection of short-stories. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Practical Leadership Podcast, I chat with Louise Kennedy, the dynamic Managing Director of Oculus HR. Louise has built her career around 'real' HR, moving beyond the typical transactional functions to create meaningful, growth-oriented HR strategies. We dive deep into her journey, from her early days in manufacturing to establishing her award-winning HR consultancy. Louise shares how Oculus HR supports businesses of all sizes, focusing on creating robust cultures and sustainable growth. We explore several key models and methods that Louise and her team use to transform HR from a back-office function to a pivotal component of business success. One of the standout programs discussed is the "Rising Stars" program, designed to identify and nurture high-potential employees, ensuring they are equipped to lead the company forward. Louise emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing employee personal challenges, promoting emotional intelligence, and fostering a positive, inclusive culture. Her insights on how to prioritize personal well-being for success are particularly resonant, as she believes that a leader's health and balance are crucial to their effectiveness. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind 'real' HR and how it can drive your business to new heights. Key elements from the episode 1. Understanding employee personal challenges "You don't know what people have gone through before they come to work. For instance, we had an employee whose wife was diagnosed with ADHD and autism, and it significantly impacted his work life." (17:22) Louise stresses the importance of recognising the personal challenges employees face and creating a supportive environment to help them manage these challenges effectively. 2. Empowering employees' leadership role "We implement emotional intelligence assessments and training, focusing on self-confidence, resilience, and optimism to build better leaders." (11:13) Louise talks about how developing emotional intelligence in leaders is crucial for fostering a respectful and effective work environment, which in turn empowers employees to take on leadership roles confidently. 3. Inside a 'rising star' program "Our Rising Stars program identifies high-potential employees and supports their development through emotional intelligence training, mentorship, and project assignments." (13:50) This program is designed to cultivate future leaders by providing structured growth opportunities and aligning their development with the company's strategic goals. 4. Prioritise personal well-being for success "Nourish your body and nurture your soul. Over the past 18 months, I've incorporated yoga, walking, and other activities into my routine to become the best version of myself." (22:37) Louise underscores the importance of personal well-being, advocating for practices that enhance physical and mental health as foundational to professional success and leadership effectiveness. This episode is packed with practical advice and real-world examples that illustrate how HR can be a driving force in business growth. Don't miss out on Louise Kennedy's invaluable insights into creating a thriving, people-centric organisation.

Writer Louise Kennedy grew up at the height of The Troubles, just outside of Belfast, where violence was ever-present. When her family's pub was bombed, they decided to move south, where Louise trained as a chef. But after decades of working in the kitchen, a chance invitation to a writer's group lead to an unexpected new career (R)

Ten podkast powstaje dzięki Waszemu wsparciu w Patronite. Nasza fundacja szerzy miłość do czytania. Bardzo prosimy i dziękujemy za Wasze wsparcie! https://patronite.pl/bigbookcafe Przed Dniem św. Patryka DOBROMIŁA JANKOWSKA, tłumaczka nominowanej do Nagrody Bookera powieści „Kolonia” Audrey Magee oraz KAJA GUCIO, autorka przekładu powieści „Nasze winy” Louise Kennedy rozmawiają o nowych książkach z Zielonej Wyspy i najgorętszych nazwiskach tamtejszej literatury. Z gośćmi rozmawia PRZEMYSŁAW POZNAŃSKI. Jaki obraz Irlandii i jej wewnętrznych konfliktów pokazują współcześni pisarze stamtąd? Partner wydarzenia: Wydawnictwo Poznańskie. Pod patronatem Fundacji Kultury Irlandzkiej. Zamów książkę Louise Kennedy w naszej księgarni i wesprzyj Fundację „Kultura nie boli": https://bit.ly/3wT8PVp. O KSIĄŻCE "KOLONIA": 1979 rok. Jedna z irlandzkich wysepek. Anglik Lloyd jest malarzem. Na wyspę przybywa w poszukiwaniu wyjątkowego światła i przestrzeni. Zależy mu na izolacji, tak żeby nic nie zaburzało jego weny. Francuz Jean-Pierre Masson jest językoznawcą. Na wyspę przybywa, żeby badać dialekt jej mieszkańców. Zależy mu na izolacji, tak żeby nic nie zaburzało wyników jego badań. Irlandczycy z zainteresowaniem przyglądają się spotkaniu tych dwóch osobowości. Niektórzy dziwią się przybyszom, inni irytują ich nachalną obecnością, a jeszcze inni wiążą z nimi nadzieje na lepsze jutro. Tymczasem w ogarniętej wojną domową Irlandii dochodzi do eskalacji przemocy i niemal codziennie giną niewinni ludzie. Audrey Magee odmalowała barwny portret wyspiarskiego życia. Pokazała zarazem, jakie koszty niesie ze sobą imperializm w najróżniejszych – nawet pozornie niewinnych – formach. Kolonia to czuła, ale i pełna szorstkiego humoru powieść, celebrująca piękno i trwałość więzi między ludźmi. O KSIĄŻCE "NASZE WINY"" Olśniewająca powieść o miłości w czasach niepokoju. Bolesna, szczera i nieodkładalna. Irlandia Północna, 1975 rok. W kraju codziennie wybuchają bomby, trwają krwawe rozrachunki IRA. Młoda nauczycielka Cushla stara się wieść wraz z matką spokojne życie w miasteczku w pobliżu Belfastu. Uczy w szkole parafialnej, a wieczorami pracuje w rodzinnym pubie. Tam poznaje Michaela, adwokata, który zdobył rozgłos, broniąc członków IRA. On jest protestantem i kocha Irlandię, ale nie uważa, że warto dla niej zabijać. Ona jest katoliczką i wie, że zawsze będzie oceniania przez pryzmat wyznania i pochodzenia. Wbrew rozsądkowi – Michael jest znacznie starszy oraz żonaty – Cushla daje się wciągnąć w jego wyrafinowany świat, zawiązuje się między nimi romans. Brutalne pobicie ojca jednego z uczniów uruchamia jednak lawinę wydarzeń zagrażających wszystkim, których Cushla najbardziej chce chronić.

Throughout your HR journey, it's normal for your confidence to sometimes dip or wobble. That's exactly where HR Coffee Time steps in to lend a hand. In this episode, you'll hear insights from five expert guests whose advice spans from broad confidence-boosting tips to specific strategies for navigating those tricky moments in your career. Tune in for a blend of perspectives that will lift your spirits and arm you with practical tools for a more confident path forward in HR.Key Points From This Episode[00:00] Introduction and Thank Yous[03:14] Introduction to Confidence[08:52] Compilation of Confidence Building Tips[09:17] Confidence Tip from Pete Hykin[11:43] Confidence Tip from Antoinette Dale Henderson[13:30] Confidence Tip from Simon Duncan[15:31] Confidence Tip from Roisin Williams[18:42] Confidence Tip from Louise Kennedy[19:41] ConclusionUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay's website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Holly Christie on LinkedInHolly's website: This Demanding LifeConnect with Pete Hykin on LinkedInPete's website: PenfoldConnect with Antoinette Dale Henderson on LinkedInAntoinette's website: Antoinette Dale HendersonConnect with Simon Duncan on LinkedInConnect with Roisin Williams on LinkedInRoisin's website: Job Seeker CoachingConnect with Louise Kennedy on LinkedInLouise's website: Occulus HRBuy the Book Recommendation(Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)Becoming, by Michelle ObamaOther Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes & PlaylistsBuild Your Confidence Podcast PlaylistEpisode 105: Brilliant not boring – unlocking financial wellbeing with pensions at work, with Pete HykinEpisode 104: How to improve your gravitas to make an impact throughout your HR career, with Antoinette Dale HendersonEpisode 115: Why negotiation skills can help your HR career & how to develop them, with Simon DuncanEpisode 113: The trustee advantage – enhance your HR leadership and make a difference, with Roisin WilliamsEpisode 120:

di Matteo B. Bianchi | In questa puntata saliamo oltre i 1300 metri di quota per conoscere la libreria Tomi di carta, aperta in un alpeggio della Val di Vedro da Michele Bonelli. Silvia Rubechi e Ombretta Pellegrini ci raccontano invece l'iniziativa “Libri Fatti a Mano”, un concorso che unisce creatività e amore per l'oggetto libro che si tiene ogni anno a Pieve Santo Stefano in Toscana. Per finire, due consigli di lettura molto speciali dal sapore decisamente internazionale.   Libri consigliati:   HO QUALCHE DOMANDA DA FARTI di Rebecca Makkai, Bollati Boringhieri IL LAMA DELL'ALABAMA di Niccolò Cavallaro, Edizioni Hacca DAY di Michael Cunningham, La nave di Teseo. -- SALIRE IN MONTAGNA di Luca Mercalli, Einaudi IL FUNGO ALLA FINE DEL MONDO di Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing, Keller -- LA SCUOLA è UN POSTO BELLISSIMO di Enrica Buccarella, Topipittori BAMBINI NASCOSTI di Franco Matticchio, Vanvere edizioni -- CERTI SCONFINAMENTI di Louise Kennedy, Bollati Boringhieri TRUST di Hernan Diaz, Feltrinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're stuck about defining or shaping culture in your organisation, you're not alone. The concept often appears fuzzy, theoretical, and more suited for addressing in large corporations than smaller teams. But it's a vital component of every thriving workplace. In this episode of HR Coffee Time host, Fay Wallis is joined by Louise Kennedy from Oculus HR, known for her ability to simplify seemingly complex things into clear, actionable steps.Key TakeawaysCulture can feel complex and difficult to define, but it is essential for the success of any organization.Defining culture can happen at different stages of a business's growth.Involving employees in defining culture is crucial for unearthing the ‘now' culture.Values play a significant role in shaping culture.Engaging senior leadership in culture conversations is essential for driving culture change.Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay's website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Louise on LinkedInLouise's website: Oculus HR Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 114: What workplace culture is, how to measure it & a surprising way to improve it, with Arend BoersemaEpisode 88: How to write a compelling business case & get approval for your idea, with Jo TaylorLooking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn't very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk. Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.

Roxana Robinson (Leaving) and I discuss novels that move us, Parisian sewers and best approaches to teaching writing.  Books Recommended:Leaving by Roxana RobinsonUnderland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert MacFarlanePiglet by Lottie HazellTrespasses Louise KennedyAlice Sadie Celine by Sarah Blakley-CartrightLate in the Day by Tessa Hadley Guest Author Recommendation:Mrs. Gulliver by Valerie MartinTwitter: @Valeriemartin The Morning Star by Karl Ove KnausgaardOther Things Discussed:The Expatriates in March and Expats on SubstackFind Roxana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roxana.robinsonAnd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxanarobinsonauthor/Wesbsite: https://www.roxanarobinson.com Find me on Instagram @jennifercaloyerasSupport the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

Louise Kennedy may not have been a name you'd heard five years ago. Since 2021, she's had both a debut novel and a collection of short stories published. Trespasses was named a Best Book of the Year by the Washington Post and shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her story collection The End of the World is a Cul De Sac came out to great acclaim. Louise spent 30 years working as a chef and didn't come to writing until her 50s. She grew up Catholic on the outskirts of Belfast in Northern Ireland at the height of the Troubles. A bomb detonated in front of her grandmother during a walk to the bank, resulting in several hundred stitches. The pub that her grandfather ran suffered two bombing attempts. After the second one, they moved to Ireland where she still lives today. She joins Marrie Stone to talk about both books, her approaches to short stories versus novels, what coming to writing later in life gave to her fiction, why Irish is such a dynamic language, the importance of her writing shed, and much more. For more information on Writers on Writing and extra writing perks, visit our Patreon page. To listen to past interviews, visit our website. You can also support the show by buying books at our new bookstore on bookshop.org. We've stocked it with titles from our guests, as well as some of our own personal favorites. By purchasing through the store, you'll support both independent bookstores and our show. Finally, on Spotify you can listen to an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners. (Recorded on January 31, 2024) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Host: Marrie Stone Music and sound editing: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

Read this week: Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas, The Seaplane on Final Approach by Rebecca Rukeseyer, Wellness by Nathan Hill, and Ghost Music by An Yu. 2023 favs: The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, In Memoriam by Alice Winn, Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang, In Ascension by Martin MacInnes, The Glutton by A K Blakemore, Julia by Sandra Newman, Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri, Dying of Politeness (A Memoir) by Geena Davis, The Darkness Manifesto: Why The World Needs The Night by Johan Eklöf, North Woods by Daniel Mason.Christmas reads: The End of Alice by A.M. Homes, Dykette by Jenny Fran Davis, The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela. Blackouts by Justin Torres, Closer by Dennis Cooper, I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai. Recommendations: Trespasses by Louise Kennedy, Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, My Name Is Why by Lemn Sissay, Chavs by Owen Jones, The End of Eddy by Édouard Louis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Berlins schönste Seiten" ist ein Podcast, der sich der sorgfältigen und objektiven Betrachtung von herausragender zeitgenössischer Literatur widmet. In unserer neuesten Folge widmen wir uns drei signifikanten Veröffentlichungen des Jahres 2023, die sowohl inhaltlich als auch stilistisch die literarische Landschaft prägen. Wir beginnen mit Puneh Ansaris "Hallo Everybody", herausgegeben von Mikrotext. Ansari, eine österreichische Autorin, hat über Jahre hinweg auf Facebook eine treue Leserschaft mit ihren Mikro-Essays begeistert. Nun sind diese kurzen, aber kraftvollen Texte in Buchform erschienen, was uns die Gelegenheit bietet, ihr Werk aus einer neuen Perspektive zu betrachten und dessen Einfluss auf die moderne Literatur zu diskutieren. Anschließend befassen wir uns mit "Übertretung" von Louise Kennedy, veröffentlicht bei Steidl. Dieses Buch führt uns in das Belfast des Jahres 1975, eine Zeit, in der der Bürgerkrieg das tägliche Leben prägte. Kennedy vermittelt durch ihre eindringliche Erzählweise ein tiefes Verständnis für die komplexen emotionalen und sozialen Auswirkungen des Konflikts auf die Menschen. Abschließend analysieren wir "Chor der Erinnyen" von Marion Poschmann, erschienen bei Suhrkamp. Dieses Werk ist nicht nur die Erzählung einer verlassenen Frau, sondern erweitert seine Reichweite durch Elemente der Naturlyrik, Meditation und philosophischen Reflexion. Poschmanns Fähigkeit, vielschichtige Themen zu verweben, macht ihr Buch zu einem bemerkenswerten Beitrag in der zeitgenössischen Literatur. In "Berlins schönste Seiten" erwartet Sie eine fundierte Diskussion dieser Werke, angereichert mit literarischen Analysen und Kontextinformationen. Unser Ziel ist es, ein umfassendes Verständnis dieser bedeutenden literarischen Beiträge zu vermitteln und die Diskussion über zeitgenössische Literatur anzuregen.

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Rezension von Martin Gaiser Im Belfast des Jahres 1975 werden an der Schule, an der die junge Cushla Lavery unterrichtet, auf Anweisung des Schulleiters vor dem Unterricht die Nachrichten vorgelesen, kommentiert, ansatzweise diskutiert. Cushla macht sich angesichts des darin so oft vorkommenden Vokabulars Sorgen um den Wortschatz Siebenjähriger: „Sprengfalle. Brandsatz. Plastiksprengstoff …“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoerbahn/message

Katrin Schumacher präsentiert im Gespräch mit Alexander Suckel Neuerscheinungen der Saison. Mit Büchern von Louise Kennedy, Anja Reich, Uwe Timm, Wolf Haas, Angelika Klüssendorf und Bora Chung.

Mit Begegnungen der besonderen Art haben es Jan und Daniel zu tun: Nicht nur, dass Jan eine Pastete aus Heuschrecken serviert, die Daniel tapfer und mit wachsendem Appetit verspeist. Inspiriert wurde Jan durch T.C. Boyles Klimakrisen-Roman "Blue Skies". Auch die Freundschaft mit einem ausgestorbenen Paradiesvogel steht in der fantastisch angehauchten Folge auf dem Programm. Fantasy-Autorin Kerstin Gier verrät, warum für sie jeder Tag ein bisschen magisch ist. Jan und Daniel werfen am Ende bildlich die Elfenflügel ab und besuchen eine Bibliothek der Müllmänner. Die Bücher der Sendung: (00:07:51) T.C. Boyle: „Blue Skies“. Deutsch von Dirk van Gunsteren. (Hanser) (00:17:43) Sibylle Grimbert: „Der Letzte seiner Art“. Deutsch von Sabine Schwenk. (Eisele) (00:22:34) Louise Kennedy: „Übertretung“. Deutsch von Claudia Glenewinkel und Hans-Christian Oeser. (Steidl) (00:25:46) Kerstin Gier: „Vergissmeinnicht“-Trilogie. (S. Fischer) (00:46:43) China Miéville: „Perdido Street Station“. Deutsch von Eva Bauche-Eppers. (Heyne) Alle Infos zum Podcast: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep Alle Lesekreise: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-lesekreise Unseren Newsletter gibt es hier: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-newsletter eat.READ.sleep. ist der Bücherpodcast, der das Lesen feiert. Jan Ehlert, Daniel Kaiser und Katharina Mahrenholtz diskutieren über Bestseller, stellen aktuelle Romane vor und präsentieren die All Time Favorites der Community. Egal ob Krimis, Klassiker, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Kinder- und Jugendbücher, Urlaubsbücher, Gesellschafts- und Familienromane - hier hat jedes Buch seinen Platz. Und auch kulinarisch (literarische Vorspeise!) wird etwas geboten und beim Quiz am Ende können alle ihr Buch-Wissen testen und Fun Facts für den nächsten Smalltalk mitnehmen.

This is one of our favourite episodes. An Irish writer, Louise Kennedy is funny boned and great craic, with a remarkable life story to tell. Louise grew up in Belfast before moving when her family's pub was targeted with bombs twice. A chef for 30 years, Louise was dragged along reluctantly by a friend to a writing group and her life changed. Inspired by her own experiences in Northern Ireland, Louise's debut novel ‘Trespasses' is a love story between a protestant and a catholic set in a small town near Belfast in 1975 at the height of The Troubles. It became a number 1 bestseller, was novel of the year for publications like the Times and the Guardian, won The British Book Awards Book Of The Year for Debut Fiction, the An Post Irish Book Awards Novel Of The Year 2022, was shortlisted for the Women's Prize of Fiction 2023 and many more. Here, Louise catches up with Annie about the stories from her childhood in Belfast and the huge transitions that have happened in her life, including a cancer diagnosis. In typical Irish fashion, Louise is hilariously self-deprecating and despite her huge success and challenges plays everything down with a wit and humour that will make you laugh out loud at times. You may even be inspired to take up something new, you never know what could happen. You can buy Louise's book ‘Trespasses' here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trespasses-Louise-Kennedy-ebook/dp/B09G1MHJFM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swift boxes, borders and safe places to nest: More live recordings from Ballyshannon, Derry and most recently, the Belfast Book Festival at the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast, with writers Neil Hegarty, Maureen Boyle, Louise Kennedy, Kerri Ní Dochartaigh and Colette Bryce

We're talking to Louise Minchin, Chair of the Women's Prize for Fiction, and one of her five co-judges, the Nigerian-born, award-winning novelist Irenosen Okojie MBE. Louise is an endurance triathlete and the well-known journalist, who presented BBC Breakfast for 20 years and was one of BBC News 24's main anchors.  Now in its 28th year and started by Kate Mosse OBE, the prize aims to encourage and award the finest women writers around the world. Louise and Irenosen talk us through the six finalists who stand to win the coveted prize of £30,000.   Their enthusiasm for the shortlisted books makes this a fun, lively and highly enjoyable listen.   The shortlisted books are: ‘Fire Rush' by Jacqueline Crooks, a state-of-the nation portrait of black womanhood ‘Trespasses' by Louise Kennedy, set during the Belfast Troubles ‘Demond Copperhead' by Barbara Kingsolver, David Copperfield reimagined for today  ‘Black Butterflies' by Priscilla Morris Priscilla Morris, set against the siege of Sarajevo ‘Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell, the story of Shakespeare's son  ‘Pod' by Laline Paull, about a dolphin saving her pod The winner will be announced on Wednesday 14th June Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Cześć! W tym odcinku polecamy książki w parach. Pierwszą parą jest para powieści. Ela będzie szukać między nimi podobieństw, których znajdzie całkiem sporo. Będzie też miejsce na rozmowę o języku i o metodach kreacji bohaterów. Z kolei Paya ma do polecenia dwie książki non-fiction poświęcone osobom queerowym. Jedna podchodzi do tematu w ujęciu historycznym, a druga łączy rozmowy z teorią. Zapraszamy do słuchania! Książki, o których rozmawiamy w podkaście, to: Douglas Stuart, „Młody Mungo”, tłum. Maciej Studencki, Wydawnictwo Poznańskie; Louise Kennedy, „Nasze winy”, tłum. Kaja Gucio, Wydawnictwo Poznańskie; Joanna Ostrowska, „Oni. Homoseksualiści w czasie II wojny światowej”, Krytyka Polityczna; Meg Krajewska, „Nikt nie rodzi się hetero”, Novae Res. Dziękujemy Wydawnictwu Poznańskiemu za przysłanie nam swoich książek. [współpraca barterowa] Odcinek, w którym Ela poleca dobrą książkę o Irlandii Północnej: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/eum5vg Mamy Patronite! Jeżeli chcesz dołączyć do naszego grona Matronek i Patronów, będziemy zaszczycone! Dla tych, którzy zdecydują się nas wspierać, mamy spersonalizowane książkowe rekomendacje, newslettery głosowe, podziękowania na stronie i wiele więcej! Szczegóły tutaj: https://patronite.pl/juztlumacze Zachęcamy do odwiedzin na naszym profilu na Instagramie: https://www.instagram.com/juz_tlumacze i na Facebooku https://www.facebook.com/juz.tlumacze oraz na naszej stronie internetowej https://juztlumacze.pl/ Intro: http://bit.ly/jennush

Per definire il periodo dei Troubles, il conflitto che ha attraversato l'Irlanda tra gli anni Settanta e Ottanta del secolo scorso, lo scrittore irlandese Bernard MacLaverty ne parlava come dell'"elefante nel nostro salotto": qualcosa di enorme e scomodo, ma che si faceva finta di non vedere, tentando di continuare con la vita di tutti i giorni. E proprio durante i Troubles è ambientato il primo romanzo di Louise Kennedy, "Certi Sconfinamenti" (Bollati Boringhieri): uscito pochi mesi fa, è oggi raggiunto in traduzione italiana dalla sua apprezzatissima prima raccolta di racconti "La fine del mondo è un cul-de-sac" (sempre Bollati Boringhieri), che l'ha resa una scrittrice esordiente alla tenera età di 55 anni.

At first drawn to short stories, Louise Kennedy couldn't resist expanding this ill-fated love story set at the peak of the Irish Troubles into a full and vividly depicted novel, “Trespasses”. + Is it too much to say that the author of Captain Cook's “Voyages”  was “cancelled” by his contemporaries and the sexual exploits of Joseph Banks “went viral”? Not according to US literary academic Saar Shahar who has researched the writings around Captain Cook's voyages. = The next best thing to reading is listening to writers talk about their creations.   Guests Louise Kennedy, author of “Trespasses” and a collection of short stories “The End of the World is a Cul de Sac”  Saar Shahar, 18th century scholar and PhD candidate in English at the University of Southern California,  puts the exploits of Captain Cook and Joseph Banks into historical literary context with surprising results. Other books that get a mention: Cath and Annie mention “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee, “The Anniversary” by Stephanie Bishop, “The Sun Walks Down” by Fiona McFarlane, “The Tilt” and “Treasure & Dirt” by Chris Hammer, and “Summer Water” by Sarah Moss. Saar Shahar refers to “An Account of the Voyages….” by John Hawkesworth, and “An Epistle from Mr. Banks, Voyager, Monster-Hunter, and Amoroso, to Oberea, Queen of Otaheite”, by John Scott. Both were published in 1773. Emma has just finished reading “Never” by Ken Follett and her favourite book of all time is “The Poisonwood Bible” by Barbara Kingsolver.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At first drawn to short stories, Louise Kennedy couldn't resist expanding this ill-fated love story set at the peak of the Irish Troubles into a full and vividly depicted novel, “Trespasses”. + Is it too much to say that the author of Captain Cook's “Voyages”  was “cancelled” by his contemporaries and the sexual exploits of Joseph Banks “went viral”? Not according to US literary academic Saar Shahar who has researched the writings around Captain Cook's voyages. = The next best thing to reading is listening to writers talk about their creations.   Guests Louise Kennedy, author of “Trespasses” and a collection of short stories “The End of the World is a Cul de Sac”  Saar Shahar, 18th century scholar and PhD candidate in English at the University of Southern California,  puts the exploits of Captain Cook and Joseph Banks into historical literary context with surprising results. Other books that get a mention: Cath and Annie mention “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee, “The Anniversary” by Stephanie Bishop, “The Sun Walks Down” by Fiona McFarlane, “The Tilt” and “Treasure & Dirt” by Chris Hammer, and “Summer Water” by Sarah Moss. Saar Shahar refers to “An Account of the Voyages….” by John Hawkesworth, and “An Epistle from Mr. Banks, Voyager, Monster-Hunter, and Amoroso, to Oberea, Queen of Otaheite”, by John Scott. Both were published in 1773. Emma has just finished reading “Never” by Ken Follett and her favourite book of all time is “The Poisonwood Bible” by Barbara Kingsolver.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Imperial War Museum in London is putting on display recently collected objects and new first-hand testimony describing life in Northern Ireland during The Troubles in its first show to look at this topic. Anne McElvoy explores what it means to explore this history in writing, music and museum displays. The author Louise Kennedy's novel Trespasses is a 1970s love story. Poet Maria McManus and composer Keith Acheson have collaborated on a piece called Ellipses which they describe as being about "doubling back and reclaiming the sense of wonder, awe and timelessness that came before all the grimness". And Maria Fusco has worked on a new opera film which highlights the experiences of working class women in Belfast. Producer: Robyn Read Louise Kennedy's books include the short story collection The End of the World is a Cul de Sac and a novel set during 1970s Belfast called Trespasses which is now out in paperback. Northern Ireland: Living with the Troubles is a free exhibition at the IWM London curated by Craig Murray Ellipses is being performed at the Belfast International Arts Festival in November History of the Present an opera film was made on 35mm and SD video in the streets of Belfast, the Ulster Museum and the Royal Opera House in London. It was co-directed by Maria Fusco and Margaret Salmon with music by composer Annea Lockwood and will be screened 24.06.23 at Art Night, Dundee 02.07.23 The Royal Opera House, London and 11.08.23 for the Edinburgh Art Festival [live version]

Mary Beth Keane's new novel, The Half Moon, follows a small-town couple navigating the uncertainties of marriage and starting a family. Keane joins us to talk about how she creates her characters, why she chose to tackle tough themes, writing during the pandemic and more with guest host, Allyson Gavaletz. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson.    This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Allyson Gavaletz and mixed by Harry Liang. Poured Over is brought to you by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and the booksellers of Barnes & Noble.      Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).   Featured Books (Episode):  The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane  Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell  Opened Ground by Seamus Heaney   Featured Books (TBR Topoff):  Trespasses by Louise Kennedy  Booked on a Feeling by Jayci Lee 

In this very special bonus episode, Vick sits down with this year's Women's Prize for Fiction shortlisted authors, Jaqueline Crooks, Louise Kennedy, Barbara Kingsolver, Priscillla Morris, Maggie O'Farrell, and Laline Paull. The locations of their books span the globe, from Renaissance Italy and Northern Ireland during The Troubles, to opioid-infested Virginia and even an underwater world populated with extraordinary creatures, and we'll be finding out more about these phenomenal books and why they deserve a spot on your bookshelf during the episode. The 2023 winner will be announced on Wednesday 14th June. The shortlist: **Fire Rush by Jaqueline Crooks **Trespasses by Louise Kennedy **Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver **Black Butterflies by Priscillla Morris **The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell **Pod by Laline Paull Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season six of the Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women. Don't want to miss the rest of Season Six? Listen and subscribe now! This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

Louise Kennedy's debut novel Trespasses has been shortlisted for this year's Women's Prize for Fiction. Set in Belfast in 1975 at the height of the Troubles it traces the love affair between a young Catholic schoolteacher and an older man, a married Protestant barrister. Front Row will be talking to the authors on the shortlist in the weeks before the announcement of the prize on June 14th. Musician and beatboxer SK Shlomo has collaborated with Björk, performed with Damon Albarn, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental, became World Looping champion and artist in residence at London's Soutbank centre and played Glastonbury. They discuss their new show, which explores coming back to performance after struggling with their mental health. And how might the patronage of King Charles III impact the arts? Art critics Jonathan Jones and Ruth Guilding discuss the history of Royal patronage and what his tastes may mean for culture in the coming years. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Harry Parker

As part of the Rendez-vous littéraires rue Cambon [Literary Rendezvous at Rue Cambon], the podcast "les Rencontres" highlights the birth of a writer in a series imagined by CHANEL and House ambassador and spokesperson Charlotte Casiraghi. Listen to author and critic Erica Wagner in conversation with Louise Kennedy, writer of “Trespasses”, her first novel published by Riverhead Books in 2022. Together, they talk about her late vocation for writing which was born out of writing short stories. They also discuss the influence of Irish history, culture and language in her work.

As part of the Rendez-vous littéraires rue Cambon [Literary Rendezvous at Rue Cambon], the podcast "les Rencontres" highlights the birth of a writer in a series imagined by CHANEL and House ambassador and spokesperson Charlotte Casiraghi.Listen to author and critic Erica Wagner in conversation with Louise Kennedy, writer of “Trespasses”, her first novel published by Riverhead Books in 2022. Together, they talk about her late vocation for writing which was born out of writing short stories. They also discuss the influence of Irish history, culture and language in her work.Louise Kennedy, Trespasses © Bloomsbury Publishing, 2022.© The New York Times Company. All rights reserved. Used under license.Copyright Guardian News & Media Ltd 2023© Eason Novel of the Year.© An Post Irish Book Awards.Louise Kennedy, The End of the World is a Cul de Sac, © Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021.© The Sunday Times.© The Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award.© Le Cordon Bleu.© Queen's University Belfast.© The Tangerine.© Netflix.© Bloomsbury Publishing.© Booker Prize Foundation.The Irish for No © Ciaran Carson, 1987. Published in Ireland by The Gallery Press and inNorth America by Wake Forest University Press.Belfast Confetti © Ciaran Carson, 1989. Published in Ireland by The Gallery Press and inNorth America by Wake Forest University Press.THE COUNTRY GIRLS TRILOGY by Edna O'Brien. Copyright © 1960, renewed 1988 by EdnaO'Brien. Reprinted by permission of Farrar, Straus and Giroux.The Way Paver © Anne Devlin, 1986. Published in English in the UK by Faber & Faber Ltd andin French by Editions Privat.© Leeds United football club.© Faber & Faber.© Twitter.

Chair: Nicci Gerrard Growing up Catholic on the outskirts of 1970s Belfast, Louise Kennedy's earliest memories are marked by violence: flying glass lacerating her grandmother when a bomb went off during the Troubles. Her novel, Trespasses, is a love story set against a backdrop of escalating violence. It won the award for Novel of the Year at the 2022 An Post Irish Book Awards and has been hailed as a brilliant and devastating debut. Event details: Tue 07 Mar, 1:15pm on the East Stage

Chair: Claire Nichols James Joyce in Ulysses wrote: “Every life is many days, day after day. We walk through ourselves, meeting robbers, ghosts, giants, old men, young men, wives, widows, brothers-in-love, but always meeting ourselves.“ John Boyne, Esther Freud and Louise Kennedy examine the Irish soul. Supported by Culture Ireland. Event details: Mon 06 Mar, 12:00pm on the East Stage

Special guests: Shalom Auslander, Geoff Dyer, Louise Kennedy & Margot Saville Join Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski from ABC Radio's Conversations for a reading confessional. Whether it's airport novels, fan fiction, fantasy or cookbooks, Fidler and Kanowski will encourage their panel of special guests - Shalom Auslander, Geoff Dyer, Louise Kennedy and Margot Saville - to confront the brutal reality that is their reading life. Event details: Sun 05 Mar, 5:00pm on the East Stage

Writer Louise Kennedy spent her early childhood just outside of Belfast. It was the height of The Troubles and violence was ever-present. After that violence came too close to home, Louise's family moved to the Republic of Ireland. After 3 decades working as a chef, a chance invitation to a writer's group lead to an unexpected new career.

Writer Louise Kennedy spent her early childhood just outside of Belfast. It was the height of The Troubles and violence was ever-present. After that violence came too close to home, Louise's family moved to the Republic of Ireland. After 3 decades working as a chef, a chance invitation to a writer's group lead to an unexpected new career.

Louise Kennedy spent her early childhood just outside of Belfast. It was the height of The Troubles and violence was ever-present. After that violence came too close to home, Louise's family moved to the Republic of Ireland. After 3 decades working as a chef, a chance invitation to a writers group lead to an unexpected new career.

The February Art of Reading book club features Laureate for Irish Fiction Colm Tóibín in conversation with writer Louise Kennedy about her book 'Trespasses'. The unforgettable protagonist of Louise Kennedy's ‘Trespasses' is 24-year-old Cushla Lavery, a Catholic schoolteacher living in 1975 in a small town outside Belfast. The novel narrates the story of her love affair with an older, married, Protestant barrister with the same wit and eye for detail as are on display in her book of stories ‘The End of the World is a Cul de Sac.' - Colm Tóibín Louise Kennedy grew up in Holywood, Co. Down. Her short story collection, The End of the World is a Cul de Sac (Bloomsbury 2021) won the John McGahern Prize. Her debut novel, Trespasses (Bloomsbury 2022) won Eason's Novel of the Year at An Post Irish Book Awards, and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize and the Barnes & Noble Discover Prize. Before she started writing, she spent nearly thirty years working as a chef. She lives in Sligo. Read more about the Laureate for Irish Fiction programme here: https://www.artscouncil.ie/Arts-in-Ireland/Literature/Laureate-for-Irish-Fiction/Laureate-for-Irish-Fiction-2022-2024/

Anna and Annie discuss the man arrested for stealing manuscripts and whether new AI technology ChatGPT can write novels.  Our book of the week is Trespasses by Louise Kennedy. Set in 1970s Belfast during the Troubles, it tells the story of a young Catholic woman and her affair with a married Protestant man. Described as "brilliant, beautiful, heartbreaking" (New York Times) and named a Best Book of the Year by the Washington Post, we loved this book. Louise Kennedy will be at Adelaide Writers' Week in March.  We can't wait! Also mentioned: Scriptnotes podcast In Suspense podcast AlphaGo documentary Follow us! Instagram: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie Twitter: @abailliekaras and @mister_annie Litsy: @abailliekaras Facebook: Books On The Go Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz

Emily started 2023 with a bit of a reading slump, but you'd never know it! Some of the books she enjoyed since our last regular episode are Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore, Trespasses by Louise Kennedy, The Change by Kirsten Miller, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (coming out 3/14/2023), and What the Fortune Teller Would Have Said by Shuly Cawood. For the third year in a row, Chris kicked off her January reading with a novel from Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic Series: The Rules of Magic. She's also brushing up on her stirfrying skills with The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by J. Kenji López-Alt. Speaking of cooking, Emily attended a cooking class with the cookbook author Julia Turshen. Chris visited a couple of used bookstores: The Book Barn in Niantic, CT, and Bennett's Books in Deep River, CT. We also had a lovely joint jaunt to New Haven, where we checked in on a large Little Free Library in Wooster Square after a yummy lunch at Haven Hot Chicken. We are extending our listener top reads of 2022 submissions until January 22nd, so if you haven't submitted your Top 10 Reads, please send them our way! We'll share highlights on Episode 174 (Google form - https://bit.ly/BookCougarsTopTen2022 or email us at bookcougars@gmail.com). Reminder that our next readalong is Parnassus on Wheels by Christoper Morley (Zoom convo on Feb 26th at 7 pm ET). Your purchase of the paperback from Bookshop.org or the audiobook from Libro.fm will help support us (the links go to our affiliate page). Thanks for listening and Happy Reading! Emily & Chris

On this month's edition of Late Night Lit, our podcast devoted to all things literature, Late Night's Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to two great writers.First, she chats with Brandon Kyle Goodman, activist, actor and author of You Gotta Be You: How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are.She then speaks with Louise Kennedy, author of the moving new novel Trespasses.Finally, Late Night staffer Elisabeth Roberts offers a book recommendation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this month's episode of the podcast, host Nicole Flattery is joined by writer and editor Michael Magee to read and discuss Louise Kennedy's short story, ‘The End of the World is a Cul de Sac'. The story first appeared in the Summer 2018 issue of the magazine. It went on to become the title story of Louise's first collection of stories, which was published by Bloomsbury in 2021. Trespasses, Louise's first novel, was published by Bloomsbury earlier this year and was awarded novel of the year at the An Post Irish Book Awards. Michael Magee is the fiction editor of The Tangerine and a graduate of the PhD Creative Writing programme at Queen's University, Belfast. His writing has appeared in Winter Papers, The Lifeboat and in The 32: An Anthology of Working Class Writing. Close to Home, his first novel, will be published by Hamish Hamilton in April 2023. Nicole Flattery is a writer and critic. Her story collection Show Them A Good Time, was published by The Stinging Fly and Bloomsbury in 2019. Her first novel, Nothing Special, will be published by Bloomsbury in March 2023. The Stinging Fly Podcast invites writers to choose a story from the Stinging Fly archive to read and discuss. Previous episodes of the podcast can be found here. The podcast's theme music is ‘Sale of Lakes', by Divan. All of the Stinging Fly archive is available to subscribers.

Brea and Mallory wrap up 2022 in reading, check on their resolutions, and announce the 2023 Reading Glasses Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Soylentwww.soylent.com/GLASSESCODE: GLASSESMicrodose GummiesEver tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use GLASSES for 30% off + Free ShippingLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fm2023 CHALLENGEBOOKS• Read a novella• Give a book a second chance• Read a book with a disabled protagonist• Read a book about a book/library/bookstore• Read the favorite book of someone close to youACTIVITIES• Track the countries where your books take place• Attend a library event - either virtually or in person• Figure out your doghouse• Try background reading music - ambient sounds, the author's book playlist, etc• Read an interview with an author you loveBooks Mentioned - Vampire Weekend by Mike ChenTrespasses by Louise Kennedy 

In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company podcast, we look back at our bookseller's favourite reads of the year.Some of these titles were published in 2022, others just happened to rise to the top of their respective “to read” piles in the past twelve months…but they all come with the S&Co. stamp of approval.There's something for everyone here, from a rock star's autobiography, to a novel about a 19th century translator's revolt, to a classic of modern science fiction that spans something like a billion earth years. Find the full list below.Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/subscriptionsDancing in Odessa, Ilya Kaminsky: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6316982/kaminsky-ilya-dancing-in-odessaCleopatra and Frankenstein, Coco Mellors: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6416524/mellors-coco-cleopatra-and-frankensteinHarlem Shuffle, Colson Whitehead: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6461812/whitehead-colson-harlem-shuffleThe Sweetness of Water, Nathan Harris: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6433167/harris-nathan-the-sweetness-of-waterFrom a Low and Quiet Sea, Donal Ryan: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6871035/ryan-donal-from-a-low-and-quiet-seaTrespasses by Louise Kennedy: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6192095/louise-kennedy-kennedy-trespassesCormac McCarthy, The Passenger and Stella Maris: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/5474563/mccarthy-cormac-the-passengerOpen Water, Caleb Azumah Nelson: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6294505/nelson-caleb-azumah-open-waterBabel Or the Necessity of Violence: an Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution, R. F. Kuang: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6031122/kuang-r-f-babelThe Hummingbird, Sandro Veronesi: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6191021/veronesi-sandro-the-hummingbirdThe Queens of Sarmiento Park, Camila Sosa Villada: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6111567/villada-camila-sosa-the-queens-of-sarmiento-parkThe Three-Body Problem, Cixin Liu: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/5227917/liu-cixin-the-three-body-problemA Swim in a Pond in the Rain, George Saunders: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6951005/saunders-george-a-swim-in-a-pond-in-the-rainAgatha Christie, Lucy Worsley: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6007132/worsley-lucy-agatha-christieThe Storyteller, Dave Grohl: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6113617/grohl-dave-the-storytellerThe Naked Don't Fear the Water, Matthieu Aikins: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/6088623/aikins-matthieu-the-naked-don-t-fear-the-waterThe Climate Book, Greta Thunberg: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/7314067/thunberg-greta-the-climate-bookFight Night, Miriam Toews: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/5994736/toews-miriam-fight-night*Adam Biles is Literary Director at Shakespeare and Company. Buy a signed copy of his novel Feeding Time here: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/product/7209940/biles-adam-feeding-timeListen to Alex Freiman's Play It Gentle here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4gfkDcG32HYlXnBqI0xgQX?si=mf0Vw-kuRS-ai15aL9kLNA&dl_branch=1 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a funny time of year, one of endings and beginnings and what better way to mark the end of 2022 than to have some friends of the podcast, old and new to review their favourite books of 2022 and think about some to-read ideas for 2023.  Nine healthcare professional guests and I share some highlights and anticipated reads.A huge thank you toPim Dhahan https://twitter.com/DrPimPim who recommended Mr Loverman by Bernadine Evaristo and is looking forward to some new Stephen KingBecky Platt  https://twitter.com/BeckyPlatt3 who recommended The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman and is looking forward to reading Tornado of Life by Jay BaruchVicky Thomas https://twitter.com/LittleDoctorVic who recommended Sorrow and Bliss  by Meg MasonAustin O'Carroll https://twitter.com/austinoc_austin who recommended Tresspasses by Louise Kennedy and is looking forward to reading The Unfit Heiress by Audrey Farley Anna Young https://twitter.com/annanursesheff who recommended Mayflies by Andrew O'Hagan and is looking forward to Raynor Wynn's third book Landlines Sabina Dosani https://twitter.com/DrSabinaDosani who recommended a collection of poems called Ovarium by Joanna Ingham and is looking forward to Getting Better  by Michael Rosen in 2023Dave Hindmarsh https://twitter.com/gp_templates who recommended The Culture Code  by Daniel Coyle and is anticipating The Second Mountain by David BrooksRema Jyothirmayi https://twitter.com/remajyothirmayi who recommended Cutting For Stone  by Abraham Verghese and is looking forward to reading Lessons in Chemistry  by Bonnie GarmusNicola Davis https://twitter.com/drnicoladavis who recommended Still Life by Sarah Winman her most anticipated read for 2023 is Getting Better  by Michael Rosenfor their thoughts and reflections.

Happy Last Episode of 2022. Can you all believe another year is already over!?!? I absolutely can not! This has been a year of epic firsts, lots of bookish travel, and tons of new friendships. This year was truly one for the history book for this little podcast and I can not wait to see what next year has in store, but for now, let's hang out while I recap all our favorite for the year and talk about plans for 2023. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your support and love over the last year! It means the world to me and I could not do this without you all! Hope you had a Happy Holidays and have a wonderful New Year! Favorite Interviews: Christina Lauren, Sophie Irwin, Sarah Pearse, Ali Hazelwood, Jasmine Guillory, Amy E. Reichert, Louise Kennedy, KC Smith Favorite Businesses: Starlight Reads Co, Smiles and Light (BookishBanter10), Book Babe Designs, Steeped in Lore Shout Outs: @The.Biblovert.Podcast, @CoopReads, @BeachBayBooks, @bookshelfbinge, @mollysmilesreads, @shayealexabk, @Booksaremythirdplace @Danie_Reads, @TheBookishCamper, @interview.with.a.reader Episodes Mentioned: Apollycon Recap, Chat with @BooksDaniReads, SJM World Recap with @PeachQueenCosplay This episode is sponsored by Audible by Amazon, click here to try Audible for free! Our pick for the December Book Club Pick is The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang, click here to join the discord and follow along! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the new website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support

Today's guest is Louise Kennedy, author of Trespasses. Set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, a shattering novel about a young woman caught between allegiance to community and a dangerous passion. Louise joined me to talk about how her own life informed the novel. Also covered: Coming to writing later in life, and short stories vs. novel writing. Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Louise's Links:   Instagram   Ad Links: PubSite Ganso

Our 2022 year-end reading roundup continues today with our Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction) and we have a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Backlist Read in 2022, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, this year I'm sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Check out my 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! My 2023 Reading Tracker is out! This year, the Tracker will ONLY be available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., I will no longer be selling it for $14.99 here on my website). Learn more about the Tracker here and become a Superstars Patron to purchase here! Highlights My thoughts on 2022 for the podcast — including top episodes based on download stats. Overview of Susie's and Sarah's 2022 year in reading — including trends and stats. Favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community's picks. 2022 Genre Awards [18:13] Sarah The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:42] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:18] The Golden Season by Madeline Kay Sneed | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:39] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:19] Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:36] Dilettante by Dana Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:35] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:27] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:53] Bad City by Paul Pringle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:27] Never Simple by Liz Sheier | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:20] The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:01] Upgrade by Blake Crouch | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:52] More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:22] The One by John Marrs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:51] Susie Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:04] Solito by Javier Zamora | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:53] Vladimir by Julia May Jonas | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:15] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:53] Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:10] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:21] Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:16] Trust by Hernan Diaz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:16] Dilettante by Dana Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:45] Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:57] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:24] The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:59] The Change by Kirsten Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:07] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:57] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:48] All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:44] We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:49] The Storyteller by Dave Grohl | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:08] Patrons Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:06] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:14] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:41] Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:11] Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:21] Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:17] Bad City by Paul Pringle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:53] Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:33] Book Lovers by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:06] Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:36] The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:31] Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:46] Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:23] Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:43] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:00] All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:04] Beartown by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:54] Other Books Mentioned Love & Saffron by Kim Fay [9:41] People Person by Candice Carty-Williams [9:51] Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley [11:09] Flight by Lynn Steger Strong [11:12] Trespasses by Louise Kennedy [11:13] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab [20:45] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [20:53] Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid [23:36] The Winners by Fredrik Backman [23:47] Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott [25:50] I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy [25:57] Honor by Thrity Umrigar [29:40] Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson [29:50] The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka [29:53] Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [30:44] Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt [35:47] The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [39:17] The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell [42:04] These Precious Days by Ann Patchett [43:38] How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis, LPC [44:42] Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid [47:13] Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez [49:19] The Bodyguard by Katherine Center [49:22] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch [50:02] Recursion by Blake Crouch [50:03] The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger [51:50] How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu [52:22] Babel by R. F. Huang [52:42] A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross [53:55] The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna [54:03] Hide by Kiersten White [54:25] Hello, Molly! by Molly Shannon [55:38] Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez [57:54] The Cartographers by Peng Shepard [58:14] The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes [1:00:27] The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes [1:00:31] Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow [1:02:24] These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant [1:04:20] Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh [1:04:36] Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer [1:04:44]

On todays show Ray is joined by Munster Carer of the year 12 year old, Cara Darmody, we hear from author Charlie Mackesy who's bestselling book has been adapted into an animated short film, Michel Destrade tells us how the bodhrán could help surgeons treat things from cuts to cancer & Louise Kennedy has won Novel of The Year for her book Trespasses

Happy Thanksgiving week! I am so excited to share with you this delightful interview with Louise Kennedy, the author of Trespasses, her debut novel. Set in the heart of The Troubles in Ireland in the 1970's, I had such a great time talking to Louise about growing up in Belfast during that time, writing her first full length novel, and what is coming next from her! Make sure to check out Trespasses in stores and online now! Follow Louise on Instagram and Twitter for updates! This episode is sponsored by Audible by Amazon, click here to try Audible for free! Our pick for the November Book Club Pick is The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang, click here to join the discord and follow along! Please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review and follow along on Instagram and Tiktok @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the new website here! If you want to check out our Patreon, click here for behind the scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram @TheLiteratureLlama2.0 and Tiktok! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookishbanterpodcast/support

We're joined by Louise Kennedy for a fun chat about her novel Trespasses, being inspired to write by a medical diagnosis, the urge to always finish reading a book, shed writing, and always leaving the tea bag in. Plus – a strange man crashes Dave's play during a performance, Laura is clumsy, and Andrew gives … Continue reading Leaving The Tea Bag In With Louise Kennedy

Louise Kennedy and Wendy Erskine - John Francis Flynn with Ross Chaney on drums - Jessica Fahy - Art and Writing at the Hugh Lane

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with Louise Kennedy about her own experience growing up during the Troubles and how setting can shape dialogue.

“…It was at the end of an exhibition called The Art of The Troubles. And that had been a little controversial (as these things very often are in post-conflict societies). Some people felt it had gone too far. Other people felt that it hadn't gone far enough. It just made me think about how maybe art could be used to say things that are really unsayable in a place where people are obsessed with language and obsessed with identity and where languages are so problematic.” Louise Kennedy joins us on the show to talk about her US debut, Trespasses, a story about love, loss and identity that's so unforgettable, it's our newest Discover pick. Listen in as Louise riffs on the layers of her debut: coming of age, class, searching for safety, rewriting matinee idols, transgression, mothers and daughters, her literary influences and much more with Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer. And we end this episode with TBR Topoff book reviews from Marc and Madyson.   Featured Book (Episode): Trespasses by Louise Kennedy   Featured Books (TBR Topoff): Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Wolf Den by Elodi Harper   Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).

Colm Tóibín's favourite soprano, Dracula and the Sligo cholera epidemic, Puccini at home and Kilkenny's first ‘witch', with Colm Tóibín, Louise Kennedy, Karl O'Neill, Muriel Bolger, AM Cousins and Gerry Moran

In this interview, Louise and I discuss Trespasses, living through The Troubles in the 1970s and setting her book during that time period, how a high level of violence impacts a population, tit-for-tat killings, why she does not use quotation marks, the stunning cover, and much more. Louise's recommended reads are: My Fourth Time, We Drowned by Sally Hayden These Days by Lucy Caldwell Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Toya Wolfe, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Angie Cruz, and Steven Rowley. Trespasses can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.        Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I had the absolute pleasure of hosting author Louise Kennedy for her debut novel, Trespasses. Set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, Trespasses is a shattering novel about a young woman caught between allegiance to community and a dangerous passion. We talk about the inspiration for Trespasses, a possible movie treatment, her award-winning short stories, … Continue reading Episode 105: Interview with author Louise Kennedy for her debut novel, Trespasses →

With the An Post Irish Book Awards 2022 drawing closer, we are delighted to announce the shortlists for Eason Novel of the Year and Eason Sportsbook of the Year. Bert Wright from the An Post Irish Book Awards joins us live in studio for the announcement, alongside a few familiar faces - Edel Coffey, Paul Howard, Aoife Dooley, Louise Kennedy and Aingeala Flannery.

Louise Kennedy describes an area of Co. Sligo that is important to her called "Hazelwood." Louise's short story collection is "The End of the World is a Cul de Sac" (2021) and her debut novel is "Trespasses" (2022).

Featuring Bonnie Garmus, Tess Gunty, Louise Kennedy, Sequoia Nagamatsu, Eloghosa Osunde and Tara M. Stringfellow. A unique opportunity to hear all six authors shortlisted for the inaugural Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize. With a prize celebrating debut novels across genres it's no surprise to find such variety amongst our six nominees. Social commentary, science fiction, family sagas, spirituality, great characters and unforgettable lessons in life from the most exciting new voices in fiction. Join us as we discover their road to publication and hear their answers to questions from those who've championed their books: Waterstones booksellers.

We are delighted to be joined on the Last Word by author Louise Kennedy. Her fantastic debut novel is called 'Trespasses'. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Mark Vermeer van IJburg boeken gaat in gesprek met Chris Kijne over 'Verboden terrein' van Louise Kennedy.

In this book club episode, Niamh Towey, Bernice Harrison, Róisín and Ann Ingle discuss Trespasses by Derry writer Louise Kennedy. Set in Belfast, during the Troubles, it explores the relationship between a young Catholic woman and a married Protestant barrister. The group also share their summer reading recommendations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Louise Kennedy talks to Neil about her debut novel Trespasses, and her short story collection The End of The World is a Cul de Sac, which is just out in paperback. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Louise and Miriam discuss what her life might have been like if she hadn't lived in Beirut for two years in her late twenties - two years she credits with getting her out of a rut but also which she feels, given the amount of time she spent in the sun while there, sowed the seeds for the melanoma for which she is currently in treatment. Along the way they discuss how adversity can lead to creativity, the importance of a really good girlfriend and why professional cooking is great training for being a writer.Louise Kennedy is a short story writer and novelist whose work has appeared everywhere from the Stinging Fly and the Guardian to the Irish Times and Radio 4. She was shortlisted for the Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award in both 2019 and 2020 and her debut novel, Trespasses, is a stunning and devastating love story set against the backdrop of The Troubles. Before getting her start as a writer Louise spent nearly thirty years working as a chef, and she now lives in Sligo with her husband and two children.Make sure to subscribe to hear the rest of Season 2 – in each episode, Miriam Robinson interviews a guest about a path their life might have taken and together, step by step, they write the stories of their unlived lives.Produced by Neil Mason#MyUnlivedLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland has some of the best fashion designers around these days- whether it's Philip Tracey or Paul Costelloe or Louise Kennedy. There's also a new batch of exciting young designers. They include Joanne Hynes whose fashion collection within Dunnes stores is doing well. How much of an industry is the fashion business in Ireland?  Joanne Hynes Designer joined Joe this morning on the show to discuss.

Catherine Raynes has been reading actress Minnie Driver's memoir, Managing Expectations as well as Trespasses by Louise Kennedy, which has rave reviews.LISTEN ABOVE

John Self has been reading Trespasses for us, the much-anticipated debut novel by Louise Kennedy. Jenn Gannon has been watching the second season of Russian Doll. Shane O'Toole (architect) joined us to discuss his new book.

Louise Kennedy discusses her new book Trespasses

Louise Kennedy's short story collection The End of the World is a Cul-de-sac garnered her all sorts of well-deserved plaudits. Her debut novel, Trespasses, is a page-turning story of love and loss set in Belfast during The Troubles, in which Louise's spare, lyrical writing brings to uneasy life the reality of people getting on with their lives in a time and place where the unspeakable is just everyday. In this Chops, Louise chats to our Mick about the Troubles and their legacy, and what problems Brexit and the unresolved difficulties of the Northern Ireland Protocol might mean, starting writing in your 40s, dealing with cancer, and why the joy of doomed love might just mean readers are perverts. Trespasses is out now, published by Bloomsbury.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Power talks to authors Lucy Caldwell and Louise Kennedy about their new novels.

Sligo-based cancer patient, Louise Kennedy, has given a detailed account of the obstacles and difficulties in having to travel long distances for treatment at the regional cancer centre of excellence at University College Hospital Galway. Louise, a well-known writer, is currently undergoing treatment for melanoma

Oscar Wilde in November, appreciating Dublin's Custom House, and a Leonard Cohen requiem, with Cathy Sweeney, Tim Carey, Louise Kennedy, Brian Farrell, John MacKenna and Catherine Foley

Louise Kennedy & Eoin McNamee are the editors of the Sligo literary journal the Cormorant, treadsoftly.ie , Craig Walker is a name that will be familiar to fans of 1990s Irish guitar music, as front man of Power of Dreams, Ausländer is their new album, Staccato is the inaugural exhibition of a new contemporary art gallery, the Kenmare Butter Market

This morning's show features  interviews with two outstanding writers. First up is Louise Kennedy whose collection of stories The End of the World is a Cul de Sac has been widely praised. 'A dazzling, heartbreaking debut collection' said the Guardian while the Sunday Times said that 'Kennedy's voice, and her unforgiving gaze, are electric'. Our Toaster Challenge guest is the fine poet Penelope Shuttle whose new collection, Lyonesse, is published this month by Bloodaxe. The submerged land of Lyonesse was once part of Cornwall, according to myth and the oral tradition, standing for a lost paradise in Arthurian legend, but for this poet, who has lived all her adult life in Cornwall, it's now an emblem of human frailty. Her Toaster Challenge choice is Denise Levertov's still available Collected Earlier Poems 1940-1960.Intro/outro music: Colm Mac Con Iomaire, ‘Thou Shalt Not Carry' from The Hare's Corner, 2008, with thanks to Colm for permission to use it.Other music: 'Undertow' and 'Wanderlust' by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Alone, Purple Planet Music, https://www.purple-planet.com/Artwork by Freya SirrTo subscribe to Books for Breakfast go to your podcast provider of choice (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google etc) and search for the podcast then hit subscribe or follow, or simply click the appropriate button above. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/books4breakfast)

UCD's writer-in-residence Niamh Campbell, herself a recent debutante with This Happy, talks to Louise Nealon, Louise Kennedy and John Patrick McHugh. All have new and acclaimed debut novels or collections of short stories released in 2021 and Niamh will be talking to them about their work, the craft of writing, and being part of the Irish writing world.

In recent episodes, we've been hearing from some of our students in a series of pilot programmes, each a little different, to reflect the range of writing and conversations about writing that go on in the Centre. This is ‘The Edit'. The Seamus Heaney Centre Podcast is created in a small back room by Stephen Sexton and Rachel Brown. It was produced, and featured original music by Conor McCafferty. With thanks as always to our guest writers, and to our students for initiating this series of pilot programmes.

This Week: (00:46) We celebrate the massive success of her début collection The End Of the World Is A Cul de Sac with Sligo writer, Louise Kennedy. (14:10) When Will I Love You by Adrian Dunbar & The Jonahs. (17:30) Writer & Blue Raincoat actor, Miriam Needham, talks about Snapshot, a theatrical response to the pandemic with the Hawkswell. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFmIreland. To contact the show or for previous episodes see www.oceanfm.ie/arts Arts North West is a weekly, magazine arts show that covers everything creative in the region. Featuring the best of music, theatre, storytelling, with the best of talent from Sligo, North Leitrim & South Donegal. Produced and Recorded in The Glens Arts Centre, Manorhamilton. It is supported by Pobal, The Arts Council & Leitrim County Council. Presented by Glens Artistic Director, Brendan Murray, it aims to afford artists of all disciplines the opportunity to engage with the community during this lockdown season.

https://www.unamannion.com/ Una Mannion’s debut novel A Crooked Tree will be published by Faber and Faber in the UK and Ireland and by Harper Collins in the US in 2021. It will also be published in Germany with Steidl publishing house and in Italy by Astoria. Una has won numerous prizes for her short fiction and poetry including The Hennessy New Irish Writing Poetry Award, The Cúirt International Short Fiction Award, Doolin short story prize, Ambit fiction award, Allingham short fiction prize among others. Her work has been published in numerous journals such as Crannóg, The Lonely Crowd, Bare Fiction, Ambit and her stories have been included in recent collections: Galway Stories: 2020 edited by Lisa Frank and Alan McMonagle (April 2020) and The Art of the Glimpse: 100 Irish Short Stories edited by Sinéad Gleeson, (autumn 2020). Along with writers Louise Kennedy and Eoin McNamee, Una edits The Cormorant, a broadsheet of poetry and prose. She curates The Word, a monthly author series hosted by Sligo Central Library and the BA Writing + Literature at IT Sligo. Una is represented by Peter Straus at Rogers, Coleridge & White Thanks to Pam Stack - Executive Producer - Authors on the Air Global Radio Network www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsontheair Thanks to Roman Sirotin - Video/Audio Producer / Media Coordinator - Authors on the Air Global Radio Network www.romansirotin.com Thanks to our sponsor Mickey Mikkelson www.creative-edge.services @Copyrighted by Authors on the Air

Louise Kennedy reflects on rave reviews and being an inspiration for other women who have come to writing later in life. Catherine Ryan Howard says that crime fiction has no obligation to reality. Emer McLysaght answers questions (on behalf of Sarah Breen and herself) about Oh My God What A Complete Aisling!

On this weeks show we spend some time getting to know Louise Kennedy. Her short stories have won prizes and been widely published. In both 2019 and 2020 she was short-listed for the Sunday Times Audible Award, the world's richest prize for a single short story, and the An Post Irish Short Story of the Year. She has written for the Guardian, Irish Times, BBC Radio4 and RTE Radio 1. Bloomsbury will publish her debut collection of short stories, 'The End of the World is a Cul de Sac' in April.Here is more about Louise . . . In the last four years I've earned both an MA and a PhD from Queens University Belfast, where I am currently holder of the inaugural Ciaran Carson 'Writing and the City' fellowship. I grew up in Holywood, Co Down, during the Troubles. My family left when I was twelve. After years of living in various places - London, Co Clare, Beirut, Dublin - I came to Sligo in 1999. I planned to stay for a year or so, but met a nice fella in a pub and am still here.What do you love about living in Sligo?: I like that living in town, one is only a ten minute drive from beaches, lakes and mountains. That I could (just about!) afford to buy a house.If you could wave a magic wand what would you fix or bring to Sligo ie. facilities, shops, restaurants, culture/arts?: The town is well-served by restaurants etc, but my daughter tells me there is poor choice in clothes shopping. With regard to the arts, there is a vibrant scene, with The Word at Sligo Library, Blue Raincoat, The Model, Hawkswell, etc. Cairde and Tread Softly are brilliant festivals that could hold their own with any in the country or beyond.What are you looking forward to in the future in your personal and professional life?: The publication of my first book in April. And then I'll be working on final drafts of my first novel for most of the summer.What are your must do Sligo recommendations? Restaurants/Walks etc.: Breakfast in Baker Boys. Lunch in Sweetbeat. Bread and cakes from Lyons. Dinner in Knox. Take-out from Miso. Bar food in Hargadon's. PInts in Shoot the Crows or Connolly's. Kate's Kitchen for everything.Walking in Hazelwood or along the shore at Slish Wood. Or out from the town by Doorley Park: how many towns have a walk like that so close to it's centre? Standing on Hyde Bridge when the Garavogue River is in full, terrifying flow.Browsing in Liber Bookshop.How can people find you online? : Twitter @KennedyLoulou

It has been some year for Danielle McLaughlin. On Thursday, she won the 2019 Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award, whose £30,000 (€33,500) prize money makes it the world's richest for a short story. Last March, she was awarded the $165,000 (€150,000) Windham-Campbell Prize for fiction. The former solicitor from Co Cork, who only took up writing seriously 10 years ago at the age of 40 when illness forced her to stop practicing law, spoke to me for The Irish Times Books podcast from London the morning after her latest success. We talked about her winning story, A Partial List of the Saved, her debut collection, Dinosaurs on Other Planets, and the remarkable strength of the Irish short story tradition. Two of the other five writers on the shortlist were also Irish – Kevin Barry, a previous winner and like her a protégé of Declan Meade, publisher of the Stinging Fly, and Louise Kennedy – while Caoilinn Hughes, Wendy Erskine and Gerard McKeague made it six out of 18 on the longlist. She also discusses her forthcoming debut novel, Retrospective, which will be published by John Murray in 2021. “It began back in 2012 in a writing workshop given by Nuala O'Connor at Waterford Writers Weekend. I can still remember the chalky feel of the prompt – a piece of broken crockery – in my hand. It's set between Cork city and west Cork and the main character is a fortysomething woman whose past intrudes on her personal and professional life at the worst possible time in the guise of her dead friend's son and his father.”

Christmas brought digital assistants, like Amazon's Alexa and Google's Home, into homes everywhere. Maybe it's only a matter of time before they show up in law firms too. In this episode of The Legal Toolkit, host Jared Correia talks to Louise Kennedy and Mitch Jackson about the role of digital assistants in the practice of law. While there are definite advantages, like easy communication and access, there are also complicated security issues that will only be resolved as the technology matures. The episode concludes with what is likely the most important question: will lawyers eventually have robots to help them out in court? Louise Leduc Kennedy is the founding attorney of West Hill Technology Counsel. She has extensive experience advising technology companies on intellectual property and strategic matters. Mitch Jackson was admitted to the California Bar in 1986. He is a founding Partner and Senior Litigation Partner in the nationally recognized law firm of Jackson & Wilson, Inc. Special thanks to our sponsors Amicus Attorney, Scorpion, and Answer1.

THE LOST YEARS is perhaps the most definitive Kaine story, the most Ben Reilly story in comics. The story takes place in the intervening five years of when Ben Reilly was on the road. It takes place in Salt Lake City and explains the story in detail of the events that led to Peter Parkers arrest in Amazing Spider-Man 400 and the Trial of Peter Parker. You'll meet important characters here like Jennine, Louise Kennedy... Continue reading