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The shortlist for the 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards has been unveiled, featuring a diverse mix of exceptional writing from both new and established writers across nineteen categories, including Mayo author Kevin Moran.
Moran’s shortlisted book, ‘The Doomsday Club’, featured in this year’s Children’s Books Ireland reading guide, titled ‘The Best Irish Books of 2025’.
The public is now being asked to have their say and cast their votes for the best books of the year on the An Post Irish Book Awards website, anpostirishbookawards.ie/vote. Voters may cast their votes from 8 pm on Wednesday, October 22, until voting closes at 6:00 pm on Sunday, November 16.
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“The shortlist for this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards once again highlights the extraordinary breadth and depth of talent among Irish writers. It’s inspiring to see such creativity and passion reflected across every category, with deserving recognition for authors, publishers, illustrators, and booksellers alike.” Says Larry Mac Hale, Chairperson of the An Post Irish Book Awards.
“The An Post Irish Book Awards remains the cornerstone of Ireland’s literary calendar, and we look forward to celebrating this year’s winners on 27 November.” He added.
Debbie Byrne, Managing Director of Retail at An Post, says: “We’re proud to announce the shortlist for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025. From exciting new talent to beloved favourites, this year’s shortlist is a celebration of imagination, bold ideas, unforgettable journeys, and the richness of Irish literature that speaks to every kind of reader and every aspect of Irish life. Our support for the Irish Book Awards goes far beyond sponsorship; it’s a heartfelt belief in the transformative power of storytelling to light up minds, inspire and connect us, and bring great enjoyment. Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors and happy reading, everyone!”
A one-hour television special, hosted by Oliver Callan, will be broadcast on RTÉ One on December 11, giving viewers an exclusive insight into the six books and the authors competing for the accolade of ‘An Post Irish Book Awards Book of the Year 2025’, culminating in the reveal of this year’s overall winner.
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