Irish Books

Christopher Murray

Topics: Books

No. 26 in Arts▲20

Each episode focuses on a single book to offer in-depth exploration of contemporary Irish writing, one of the the dominant presences in book shops, book groups, and writers’ festivals around the world. Guest experts on Irish culture join author and critic Chris Murray to explore the techniques, cultural resonances, and deeper meanings of the nation’s recent literature. Irish Books tackles prize winners and some of the biggest names in Irish writing today while also calling attention to emerging voices that deserve notice. Listeners will learn more about the books they loved and find out what they should read next. Host @drchrismurray.bsky.social (Bluesky) Explore more from Irish Books...

Latest episodeFriends Reuniting over a Murder Mystery: Colin Walsh's KalaOctober 27, 2026 · 51 min

0:0050:39

1×

Latest episodes

1. Friends Reuniting over a Murder Mystery: Colin Walsh's KalaOctober 27, 2026 · 51 min
2. Letting it All Out: Orla Mackey's MouthingOctober 13, 2026 · 57 min
3. Season 2 TrailerOctober 8, 2026 · 2 min
4. Connections Severed and Retied: Colum McCann's TwistJune 17, 2026 · 47 min
5. Tragic Balladry in the Wild West: Kevin Barry's The Heart in WinterJune 3, 2026 · 39 min
6. Is the Sky Blue? Anna Burns's MilkmanMay 20, 2026 · 56 min
7. Cracked Lens over a Cold Case: Sebastian Barry's Old God's TimeMay 6, 2026 · 59 min
8. Placing the Pieces of Grief and Love: Sally Rooney's IntermezzoApril 22, 2026 · 54 min
9. Excavating the Hidden Self: Adrian Duncan's The Gorgeous Inertia of the EarthApril 8, 2026 · 47 min
10. Back from Brooklyn: Colm Tóibín's Long IslandMarch 25, 2026 · 48 min

Today's places

Also on: Apple Podcasts · Podcast website