Matthew Salesses wrote the Amazon bestseller, The Hundred-Year Flood, the national bestseller, Craft In The Real World. Disappear Doppelgänger Disappear was a PEN/Faulkner finalist. His writing has appeared in many publications including Best American Essays 2020, NPR, and the New York Times. His previous books include I’m Not Saying, I’mJust Saying and The Last Repatriate.
Matthew Salesses wrote the Amazon bestseller, The Hundred-Year Flood, the national bestseller, Craft In The Real World. Disappear Doppelgänger Disappear was a PEN/Faulkner finalist. His writing has appeared in many publications including Best American Essays 2020, NPR, and the New York Times. His previous books include I’m Not Saying, I’mJust Saying and The Last Repatriate.
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.
