This week

Book it into the calendar

There’s many a reason to love your local bookshop, and this week readers across Ireland are reminded to visit their favourite bookseller more regularly. The inaugural Irish Book Week kicks off on Friday and will feature a nationwide series of events and talks in a range of book stores.

Highlights include a conversation between John Boyne and Paul Howard (Hodges Figgis, Dublin, 6pm, November 1), while Donal Ryan ...