Seven Irish writers feature on the longlist for the 2017 International Dublin Literary Award, the world’s most valuable annual literary prize for a single work of fiction published in English.
A total of 147 books were nominated for the €100,000 award by library readers across 109 cities and 40 countries worldwide.
The International Dublin Literary award, organised by Dublin City Council, was launched today by Dublin Lord Mayor Brendan Carr.
The Lord Mayor praised the award for it’s promotion of Irish literature internationally and acquainting readers with new authors and books.
“Like every year,” he said, “readers will find new books and new authors through the award, and they can pit themselves against the international panel of judges and pick their own favourite novel, before I announce the winner on 21st June next year.”
The Irish titles nominated for the 2017 award are: Asking for It by Louise O’Neill, The Green Road by Anne Enright, Miss Emily by Nuala O’Connor, The Little Red Chairs by Edna O’Brien, The Blue Guitar by John Banville, Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume and Beatlebone by Kevin Barry.
Longlist announced for @DublinLitAward today #dublitaward. 7 Irish Authors – 3 here @oneilllo @tramp press (Sara baume) @nualanic pic.twitter.com/tjLO7I1jao
— Dublin City Council (@DubCityCouncil) November 21, 2016
In total the nominations included works from 43 American, 23 British and 14 Canadian authors.
The 2017 shortlist will be announced on April 11th, 2017.