Kevin Barry, Author

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Join us for a captivating reading with Kevin Barry, one of Ireland’s most celebrated and daring literary voices. Known for his sharp wit, lyrical prose, and unforgettable storytelling, Barry will read from his powerful new novel, 'The Heart in Winter,' and share insights into his acclaimed body of work.

It’s been five years since his Booker Prize-longlisted novel, 'Night Boat to Tangier,' captured international attention and was hailed by The New York Times as one of the top 10 books of the year. Now, Barry returns with a bold, genre-defying new novel—twenty years in the making—set in the rough, raw world of 1890s Butte, Montana, where Irish immigrants mined copper and carved out harsh lives in the American West.

'The Heart in Winter' is a gripping, unflinching “Irish Western,” rich in dark humour, explicit in its depictions of outlaw life, and alive with Barry’s signature relish for language. As ever, he pushes the boundaries of form, delivering a novel that is both brutal and beautiful, screeching with energy and originality.

Barry is also the author of three acclaimed short story collections, including 'That Old Country Music,' and award-winning novels such as 'City of Bohane' (winner of the Dublin Literary Award) and 'Beatlebone' (winner of the Goldsmiths Prize). His dramatic readings have become legendary, known for their energy, emotion, and humour—this is a literary event not to be missed.

Currently, his play The Cave is running at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre until July 18th. Barry lives in County Sligo, and his work has been translated into over 30 languages.

Come prepared to be enthralled, challenged, and thoroughly entertained by a master storyteller at the height of his powers.