Jess Kidd was brought up in London. Her first novel, Himself, was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards in 2016 and won the Costa Short Story Award in the same year. In 2017, Himself was shortlisted for the Author’s Club Best First Novel Award. The Hoarder, was shortlisted for the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award .
Jess Kidd was brought up in London. Her first novel, Himself, was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards in 2016 and won the Costa Short Story Award in the same year. In 2017, Himself was shortlisted for the Author’s Club Best First Novel Award. The Hoarder, was shortlisted for the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award .
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
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
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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.
