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An Post Irish Bookshop Of The Year 2022

Find out which 12 Bookshops have been longlisted for the An Post Bookshop of the Year 2022. 

Bookshop Of The Year Longlist

Welcome to the ReadersWanted Hub

As sponsor of the An Post Irish Book Awards we are proud to support authors, illustrators, publishers and local bookshops in bringing the joy of reading and sharing books to people of all ages and interests. We want more readers and have created the ReadersWanted hub to help you discover your next read.

An Post Irish Book Awards 2021 Winners

The An Post Irish Book Awards are Ireland's biggest literary celebration, showcasing a diverse mix of exceptional writing from new and established writers across 20 categories, championing everything from novels and non-fiction to poetry, short stories and the Irish language.

Watch the Virtual Awards
Watch the Virtual Awards

Author Interviews

Interviews with the 2021 An Post Irish Book Awards winning authors about their books. 

Watch the interviews here
Watch the interviews here

An Unexpected Letter

Meet Linda, an inspiring NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency) student who put pen to paper to write an “unexpected letter”. Her special story brings to life the power of the written word & literacy. This is a letter Linda would never have been able to write without the help of NALA.

Watch Linda's Story
Watch Linda's Story

An Post, proudly supports readers, writers and book sellers across Ireland

As part of our on going sponsorship, we have developed partnerships with leading organisations in the literacy space including NALA, Children’s Books Ireland and Book Selling Ireland. Our partners are perfectly aligned with our goal and collectively our mission is clear to get more people reading.

Learn to Read with NALA

The National Adult Literacy Agency remove barriers to people with literacy and numeracy difficulties.

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Every Child a Reader

Children's Books Ireland aim to inspire a love of reading in children and young people in Ireland.

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Learn More
Supporting Irish Book Sellers

Book Selling Ireland exists to support its members to create excellent products and services for booksellers.

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Learn More

Send the Magic of Books

Our new sustainable packaging is just what you need to send a book to a friend or loved one. You can now enjoy a cleaner, greener more sustainable delivery when you send the gift of a book.

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