Oona the puffin found in Hereford garden after being blown 100 miles from seaside nest The bird is now thriving under the care of vets since she was first found weak and underweight The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Gliff by Ali Smith review – reading the signs of crisis Two children decode a dystopia, in a chilling and wistful novel that speaks to our times The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024
We're all responsible for preventing domestic violence – and men play a crucial role. Tony Birch's new novel makes the case One of the most memorable tales from Tony Birch’s 2006 debut collection, Shadowboxing, is The Butcher’s Wife. The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023
Women & Children by Tony Birch review – a new high for the master craftsman In his beautiful and forthright new book, Birch brings a tender simplicity to his characters in a story about the trauma of violence – and the power of family The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023
Chris O'Dowd says he would 'never in a million years' like to be the next James Bond The Roscommon native said it would be torture being one of the most recognised men in the world Irish Mirror · Jun 26, 2023
5 new books to read this week This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Dark Music by David Lagercrantz and Peter Rabbit: Hide And Seek! by Rachel Bright. The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022
The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid review – a transformative tale The writer’s incantatory, beautiful fifth novel is told from the perspective of a white man who wakes up dark-skinned and finds his whole world changed The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022
Beneath the skin of our obsession with whiteness lie deeper fears about our place in the world Anti-racists fear racism will never be conquered, while racists still nurse a sense of loss and pride The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2022
Review: 'The Last White Man,' by Mohsin Hamid FICTION: A thoughtful look at the evolution of racism in the United States as white people begin to lose their whiteness. Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022