Karl Ove Knausgard is Europe’s latest literary sensation, due to the success of his relentless memoir series. What, in its mundanity, makes it so compelling, asks Paul Ring.

I REFUSE is the latest novel from the Norwegian novelist, Per Petterson, who won the 2007 International Impac Dublin literary award for his acclaimed work, Out Stealing Horses.

After Kevin Barry’s win last year, could Dónal Ryan land the IMPAC prize for Ireland again? Orlagh Ní Arrachtáin looks at the contenders.