JanuaryVigil by George Saunders (Bloomsbury)The author of the masterful Lincoln in the Bardo explores a similarly liminal milieu in his latest novel. FebruarySaoirse by Charleen Hurtubise (Eriu)The Dublin-based American impressed with her debut novel The Polite Act of Drowning, published in 2023. The Visit by Neil Tully (Eriu)A real-life event is the background for this intriguing novel from the Cork-based debut author. Doireann Ní Ghríofa’s novel ‘Said the Dead’ is one of the most eagerly awaited books of the year. In her latest novel, O’Farrell turns her attention to her native Ireland and a story inspired by her own family history.

Source: Irish Examiner January 16, 2026 17:30 UTC