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Beartooth by Callan Wink: Spare and remarkable
A dual consciousness – of the sublime and exalted nature of the universe, and of its utter dispassion – flows through this novel
Books in brief: The Princess of 72nd Street; The World Administered by Irishmen; The Lamb
Reviews of works by Elaine Kraf, Robin Masefield and Lucy Rose
The Boyhood of Cain by Michael Amherst: An interesting and unusual book told from a 12-year-old’s perspective
The author approaches the subject with skill and sensitivity
The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker: A complex, multilayered portrait of an ostensibly ordinary working-class life
This is a searching, touching tribute to an uncle’s roisterous, creative life
Looking at Women Looking at War by Victoria Amelina: Valuable, vivid, frustrating
A worthy contribution to a growing body of literary reportage on the war in Ukraine
Wild West Village by Lola Kirke: Frank, often darkly comedic accounts of celebrity-adjacent family antics
Memoir reflects on actress and country singer’s unconventional upbringing in New York
Dublin International Film Festival 2025: 10 films you should catch
The festival runs until March 2nd, with a huge variety of features on offer – we’ve whittled them down
Milk: Spectacle is tinged with tragedy in the Abbey’s Palestinian dance play
Bashar Murkus and Khashabi use the tools of contemporary theatre to portray despair in new ways
Kevin Barry and Ferdia Lennon on Walter Scott Prize longlist
Books newsletter: a preview of Saturday’s pages; Bookseller of the Year; Young Writer of the Year; Louise O’Neill’s six-figure deal; Limerick poetry night; Children of the Famine Trilogy
What next for James Bond under Amazon? Marvel-style TV spinoffs on Prime or Miss Moneypenny specials?
Jeff Bezos-controlled Amazon has taken creative control of the James Bond franchise under a deal with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson
Charges dropped against three suspects in Liam Payne death
One Direction singer (31) died after falling from balcony in hotel in Argentina last year
The Movie Quiz: How many actors have received Oscar nominations for Star Wars films?
How many actors have received Oscar nominations for Star Wars films?
‘Would the credit union give me a loan?’: Joe Duffy gets constructive about garden cabin housing plan
Radio: Liveline host also celebrates the work of neuroscientist Eleanor Maguire with enlightening, even inspiring discussions
The Wardrobe Department by Elaine Garvey: Evocation of youthful self-discovery is well wrought and truthful
Jumping between London and Ireland, it can feel like two distinct works, about two distinct women
