Jim Lewis was raised in New York and London. He has taught philosophy and literature at Columbia University, and has written about both politics and the arts for many magazines, journals, and museum catalogs. He has published two previous novels, Sister and Why the Tree Loves the Ax; collaborated on the story treatment for the film Kids; and written a screenplay, based on a short story of his own, for Francis Ford Coppola’s Zoetrope Studios. He lives in Austin, Texas.
Jim Lewis was raised in New York and London. He has taught philosophy and literature at Columbia University, and has written about both politics and the arts for many magazines, journals, and museum catalogs. He has published two previous novels, Sister and Why the Tree Loves the Ax; collaborated on the story treatment for the film Kids; and written a screenplay, based on a short story of his own, for Francis Ford Coppola’s Zoetrope Studios. He lives in Austin, Texas.
Watch 2026 Dublin Literary Award winner, Ali Smith, and author Belinda McKeon in conversation, which took place on 22nd May 2026 at the Dublin International Literature Festival
VideoAugust 27 2026
2026 Dublin Literary Award Ceremony
Watch back the 2026 Dublin Literary Award Ceremony which took place on 21st May 2026
NewsMay 21 2026
2026 Dublin Literary Award Winner Revealed
Discover this year's winner!
VideoMay 16 2026
Brigitte Giraud – Live Fast Q&A
Q&A Session with 2026 Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author Brigitte Giraud, author of Live Fast, exploring the inspirations behind her novel.
