We're not the first to note that Ireland has a rich literary tradition. Whether you love the revolutionary prose of James Joyce, the timeless verse of W B Yeats, the witty epigrams of Oscar Wilde, Sally Rooney’s flair for incisive reflections on contemporary life and love, or the galvanising and clear-eyed social commentary of Emma Dabiri, it’s safe to say that Irish authors and thinkers have helped shape literature of all genres and periods.
With so many brilliant authors originating from Ireland, a list of must-read contemporary Irish novels could – quite literally – never end. With that essential caveat out of the way, here is our non-exhaustive rundown of recent books from some of our favourite Irish authors you should definitely be adding to your TBR pile.