Europe News
Philippe Jaenada Wins France’s Prix Goncourt After Revealing AI Was Used in His Novel
Philippe Jaenada won the 2026 Prix Goncourt, then revealed he used AI while writing the novel, prompting debate…
Literature
Europe News
Cristina Fernández Cubas wins 2026 Cervantes Prize for Spanish literature
Cristina Fernández Cubas has won the 2026 Cervantes Prize, recognising her contribution to Spanish short fiction and fantastic…
Europe News
Philippe Jaenada Wins France’s 2026 Prix Goncourt
Philippe Jaenada has won France’s 2026 Prix Goncourt for his historical crime novel L’Inconnue du quai de Javel.
Craic
10 Epic Long Books to Read During Ireland’s Dark Winter Evenings
Discover 10 epic long books to read during stormy winter evenings, from Tolkien and Steinbeck to Murakami, King…
Europe News
The European culture stories shaping the continent in late October 2026
From archaeology and AI literature to Eurovision and tributes, these are the European culture stories shaping late October…
Life & Style
Lifestyle Ireland: Three Irish Authors Make Waterstones Book of the Year Shortlist
Three Irish authors feature on the 2026 Waterstones Book of the Year shortlist, alongside 17 other notable fiction,…
Europe News
AI Co-Written Fiction Sparks Debate Over Authorship and Literary Trust
A Quebec publisher has acknowledged AI was used to write Thélyson Orélien’s novel, reigniting debate over authorship, disclosure…
Europe News
Quebec Publisher Ends Relationship with Author After AI Use Confirmed in Novel
Quebec publisher Boréal will not reprint Thélyson Orélien’s novel or publish future works after confirming AI was used…
Craic
9 Books to Read After Netflix’s East of Eden
Loved Netflix’s East of Eden? Discover nine books featuring family drama, moral conflict, ambition and unforgettable literary worlds.
Positive Digest
The Quiet Revolution of Doubt: What Doris Lessing Can Teach Us About Living Better
Doris Lessing’s call for intelligent doubt offers a hopeful lesson in empathy, reflection and better public conversations.
Europe News
Europe’s Cultural Highlights: Museums, Music and Heritage in Focus
European culture news spans museum thefts, major exhibitions, festival costs, Eurovision funding pressures and debates over heritage and…
Breaking News
Breaking News: New Irish Books to Watch This Autumn
New Irish books are arriving this autumn, spanning fiction, memoir, poetry and non-fiction while reflecting Ireland’s changing cultural…
Breaking News
Breaking News Ireland: New Books Highlight Irish Stories and Writers
New books connected to Ireland are bringing fresh perspectives on Irish culture, history, identity and social change for…
Craic
Daily Trending Topic: 14 Addictive Books You Won’t Want to Put Down
Discover 14 addictive books readers struggled to put down, from Gone Girl and 11/22/63 to Piranesi, The Expanse…
Europe News
Bonnie Greer, playwright, novelist and cultural commentator, dies aged 77
Playwright, novelist and broadcaster Bonnie Greer has died aged 77 after a brief illness, her husband David Hutchins…
Europe News
Europe News: Shakespeare meets Australia as MONA opens library with rare First Folio
Europe news spotlight: MONA opens a major new library in Australia featuring a rare Shakespeare First Folio and…
Europe News
Shakespeare Australia: New library houses the Bard’s First Folio
MONA’s new $69 million library opens in Australia with 30,000 items, including a rare copy of Shakespeare’s First…
Events
Celebrating the Irish Language: Upcoming Theatre, Music, and Literature Events in Ireland for 2026 and 2027
Discover the vibrant world of Irish language events scheduled for 2026 and 2027. From theatre performances to music…
Breaking News
Breaking News: Five standout new books to add to your reading list this week
Five fresh books out this week include Dave Eggers’ standout novel, a twisty thriller, a summer debut, creative…
Positive Digest
How a Heartbreaking Love Story Helped Shape an Immortal Poem
A moving look at how Elizabeth Bishop transformed heartbreak into one of the greatest poems in the English…