The nominees for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards have been announced

David Walliams will also recive the ‘Bord Gáis Energy International Recognition Award on the night.

The nominees for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards have been announced
Thu, 02 Nov, 2017 - 15:35
Anna O’Donoghue

The shortlist for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards 2017 announced today features a diverse mix of exceptional writing from new and established writers such as Roddy Doyle, Stefanie Preissner, Marian Keyes and Blindboy Boatclub.

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