Anosh Irani was born in Bombay and moved to Vancouver in 1998. He is the author of the acclaimed novel The Cripple and His Talismans and a finalist for the Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize and for the Governor General’s Literary Award. His play Bombay Black won the Dora Mavor Moore Award in 2006 for Best New Play or New Musical.
Anosh Irani was born in Bombay and moved to Vancouver in 1998. He is the author of the acclaimed novel The Cripple and His Talismans and a finalist for the Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize and for the Governor General’s Literary Award. His play Bombay Black won the Dora Mavor Moore Award in 2006 for Best New Play or New Musical.
Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.
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Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A
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Ali Smith – Gliff Q&A
Shortlisted author Ali Smith discusses the creative inspirations behind Gliff and reflects on the significance of libraries throughout her reading and writing life in our latest Q&A.
