Nothing like a vintage bicycle; first edition of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre also on sale

The Mermaid of Black Conch author on women, race and winning Costa Book of the Year

Swapping Danny Boyle for Cary Fukunaga looks like a cautious move by the producers

Kathleen Lawrence, who has graduated from Maynooth, was told she was ‘stupid’ at school

Some seize the opportunity to try to be humorous and creative in holiday autoreplies

The Hollywood actor is being honoured for his contributions in boosting Killarney’s profile worldwide

The Irish Times literary editor was one of 82 foreigners polled by the BBC to choose the 100 best British novels. Read how he got on

‘I’m betting people like me are immune to this class of wealth-generated depression’

Valentine’s Day is looming and – horror! – you’re not part of a couple. Panic not, Maeve Higgins is here and she has six fool- proof ways to find love

Brought to Book Q&A: English novelist and historian on inspiring novels and favourite words

How to Write a Book: In the conclusion to our 12-part series, agents give advice about what they look for in a book and how to attract a publisher. An agent is not the sole route into publishing, but the experience of a good one can be pivotal

With the Ballymaloe Literary Festival taking place this weekend, here are 20 literary quotations to whet the appetite

Few actors create characters that unnerve as much as Michael Fassbender, and in person he has an intensity that never quite fades. He talks method acting, metal music and making ‘Macbeth’