Hanya Yanagihara lives in New York City. She is an American novelist, editor, and travel writer. A Little Life won the Kirkus Prize, was a National Book Award Finalist and a Man Booker Prize Finalist.
Hanya Yanagihara lives in New York City. She is an American novelist, editor, and travel writer. A Little Life won the Kirkus Prize, was a National Book Award Finalist and a Man Booker Prize Finalist.
Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.
VideoMay 12 2026
Laurent Binet – Perspective(s) Q&A
Check out our Q&A with Laurent Binet, author of shortlisted title Perspective(s), as he discusses the inspirations behind his work and reflects on the role libraries have played in shaping his journey
VideoMay 8 2026
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.
