Book Week 2016

Emer selects some good science reading for Book Week

David talks about the local belief in the existence of fairies on Achill Island

John Toal takes us on a quick tour through one of Ireland’s most distinctive writers.

As a country girl Lynette was drawn to the imagery and creativity of Roald Dahl.

Cherrie McIlwaine tells the story of how a theatre manager from Clontarf created Dracula.

Reading a great book opened up a world of possibilities for David O'Doherty.

David O'Doherty and Chris Judge on encouraging kids to read.

'Lost and Found' by Oliver Jeffers has a special meaning for Tara Mills and her family.

Bernard Cornwell on how his famous character Richard Sharpe shaped his own destiny.

Jilly Cooper on writing her 'Bonkbuster' mega-sellers.

Ireland's worst writer is the pleasantly quirky Amanda McKittrick Ros.

Cherrie McIlwaine finds the origins of some of Ireland’s most memorable tales.

John Toal discovers Swift wasn’t exactly fond of his homeland, Carrickfergus.

Sheila O'Flanagan wants to dispel the myth that reading is stuffy and hard work.

The Queen of the Damned, Anne Rice, talks about the enduring appeal of the Vampire.

Husband and wife, Sean French and Nicci Gerard write under the pseudonym of Nicci French.

Terence Blacker on how he got into writing children's books.

Tim McGarry talks about his love of '1984' by George Orwell.

Best selling author Wilbur Smith on going from reader to writer.