The Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s most successful and dynamic book festivals, running since June 2006 in the heart of Ireland’s capital with its rich literary history. ​This annual public festival is a celebration of Ireland’s writers and publishers, which showcases, supports and develops Irish books by programming and publicising their authors, editors and contributors – all in an entertaining, festive, friendly and accessible environment. Both established and emerging writers from a variety of genres come together to explore their books, share their insights, engage in s

Join three bestselling Irish contemporary fiction authors, Faith Hogan, Sheila O’Flanagan and Sophie White, as they explore the themes that define their work: resilience, relationships, personal transformation, and the rich tapestry of modern Irish life. The conversation will also delve into the changing face of women’s fiction, how these authors craft characters that readers around the world connect with so deeply, and how women’s fiction continues to go from strength to strength. The authors join fellow author Edel Coffey in conversation.

From gripping plots and shocking twists to truths that may be best left buried, join us as two bestselling crime writers explore the lure of crime writing for readers and writers alike. Deadly Evidence (Hachette) is the latest crime thriller from former State Pathologist and author Marie Cassidy, about speaking truth to power no matter the cost. The Night I Killed Him (Penguin) by Gill Perdue is a compulsive thriller about deception, guilt and grief. The authors join Andrew Hughes in conversation.