When his partner suddenly died, life changed utterly for Paul Stephenson. Hard Drive is the outcome of his revisiting a world he thought he knew, but which had been upended. In poems that are affectionate, self-examining, sometimes funny and often surprised by grief in the oddest corners, the poet takes us through rooms, routines, and […]
Join us for an evening with Thomas Morris to celebrate his new collection of short stories, Open Up, in conversation with Michael Magee. About Open Up: The new collection from a literary star - five achingly tender, innovative and dazzling stories of (dis)connection. From a child attending his first football match, buoyed by secret magic, […]
Join us for a Book Launch with Richard O'Rawe In this sensational exposé of British Intelligence’s top informer in the upper ranks of the IRA, Richard O’Rawe delivers the most definitive account yet of the Troubles’ most enigmatic, notorious and sinister figure, Freddie Scappaticci. In this compelling and extraordinary story of state-sanctioned murder […]
Join us for a Book Launch with Glenn Patterson on Thursday 21st September in No Alibis Bookstore A pair of novellas, set over two pivotal summers in the lives of two young men from Belfast, recall the constraints of the place where they were born and the times in which they are living. […]
Máiría Cahill grew up steeped in the traditions of Irish republicanism and the shadowy world of the IRA: her great-uncle Joe was one of the main founders of the Provisional IRA and her grandfather was Gerry Adams’s mentor in the republican movement. From an early age she seemed destined for a glittering career within the […]
Join us for a truly amazing event with Carl Frampton in the Europa Hotel, Belfast on Saturday 30th September at 7pm. Ticket Price £22.50 includes a SIGNED copy of Carl's AutobiographyBelfast’s Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton MBE is no ordinary boxer. One of only three fighters from the British Isles to be named the Ring Magazine Fighter […]
Join us for an evening to celebrate the launch of the writer, artist and naturalist Michael Viney's book, "Michael Viney's Natural World" The event will be hosted by Michael Longley, who has written the introduction to this beautiful new publication. Michael Longley will be talking about Michael Viney's work, and reading from his own poetry on […]
Book Event: Bryan Moriarty - Sounds Like Fun Join us for an evening with Bryan Moriarty as we celebrate his debut novel Sounds Like Fun. Date and time Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:00 - 19:30 No Alibis Bookstore 83 Botanic Avenue Belfast BT7 1JL Book your FREE tickets here Meet Eoin. Eoin is doing great. […]
Join us to celebrate the launch of Susannah Dickey's debut poetry collection, ISDAL. The event will be hosted by local poet Sacha White. About ISDAL: Shortlisted for the 2023 Forward Prize for Best First Collection The much-anticipated debut poetry collection from acclaimed novelist Susannah Dickey, on the subject of our cultural obsession with true crime. […]
Join us as two exciting novelists discuss their new works centred around LGBTQ+ themes as part of the Belfast International Arts Festival. K Patrick is a writer based in Scotland. In 2023, they were named an Observer Best Debut Novelist and were selected as one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists. They were runner […]
EVENT CANCELLED. PLEASE CONTACT BIAF THROUGH LINK BELOW TO ARRANGE A REFUND Two of the most exciting debut novelists of 2023 come together to discuss their works and influences as part of the Belfast International Arts Festival. Jacqueline Crooks grew up in 70s and 80s Southall, part of London’s migrant community carving out a space through […]
Join us for an evening with eminent human rights barrister Dr Keina Yoshida, as part of the Belfast International Arts Festival. In Keina Yoshida’s book, written alongside fellow human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson, How Many More Women: The silencing of women by the law and how to stop it she examines the broken systems and […]