'The Ghosts of Rome’ by Joseph O’Connor has been announced as the overall ‘An Post Irish Book of the Year 2025’. The book was among six titles competing for the accolade, all of which were category ...

The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O’Connor has been chosen as the Irish Book of the Year 2025. The novel was among six titles competing for the accolade, all of which were category winners at the recent ...

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In “American Reich,” the former New York Times journalist Eric Lichtblau dissects the culture of hate that led to the death of a gay man in Southern California. By Elon Green A new graphic novel both ...

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Several best-selling books will make way for returning TV shows and new ones in 2026. One of the first major arrivals in January will be A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on George R. R. Martin’s ...

The 2025 edition of World Arabic Language Day explores how innovation and inclusion can shape the future of the Arabic language. Under the theme “Innovative Pathways for Arabic: Policies and Practices ...

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