Upcoming Literary Events

LAUNCH | No Vacancy by Jan Carson

Friday, October 16, 2026
6:30 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Featuring:
Jan Carson

We are thrilled to be hosting yet another launch for the inimitable Jan Carson. This new collection of micro-fiction, No …

LAUNCH | The Matter by Padraig Regan, in conversation with Tara McEvoy

Monday, October 19, 2026
6:00 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Featuring:
in conversation with Tara McEvoy, Padraig Regan, PADRAIG REGAN’s debut collection Some Integrity, Tara McEvoy

We look forward to an evening of lyrical abundance as we launch Padraig Regan’s newest collection, The Matter. This collection …

IN CONVERSATION | Eli Davies and Tara McEvoy on The Spinster Cookbook

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:30 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Featuring:
Eli Davies, Tara McEvoy on all things solo-meals

Join us for a culinary tour of the single woman’s kitchen through The Spinster Cookbook. A piercing exploration by Eli …

LAUNCH | The Teenager’s Book of Life by Tony Griffin

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:00 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Featuring:
The Teenager, Tony Griffin, Tony Griffin is a former All-Star inter-county hurler for County Clare who has dedicated his post-playing career to helping both established athletes and young people thrive and find their path

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tony Griffin is a former All-Star inter-county hurler for County Clare who has dedicated his post-playing career …

IN CONVERSATION: Sharon Guard and Jackie Lynam on ‘The Silence of October’

Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:30 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

We look forward to welcoming Sharon Guard and Jackie Lynam to celebrate the publication of Sharon’s new novel The Silence …

LAUNCH | Dinner by Erica Drum

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6:30 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Featuring:
Erica Drum

We are delighted to host the launch of Erica Drum’s newest book in the Blasta Books series, Dinner . This …

LAUNCH | John McGahern: A Writing Life by Frank Shovlin

Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:30 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Featuring:
Frank Shovlin

We are delighted to be hosting the launch of John McGahern: A Writing Life by Frank Shovlin. This major new …

LAUNCH | Xo Nus / Sun Ox by Daragh Breen & Herron’s Dream Diary by Karl O’Hanlon

Sunday, November 01, 2026
2:00 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Featuring:
Daragh Breen & Herron’s Dream Diary by Karl O’Hanlon, Xo Nus / Sun Ox by Daragh Breen & Herron

We look forward to hosting the Dublin launch of two new Shearsman Books collections: Xo Nus / Sun Ox by …

LAUNCH | Welcome to White Hart by Alex Dawson

Thursday, November 05, 2026
6:00 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Featuring:
Alex Dawson, Alex Dawson Alex Dawson

Get into survival mode for the launch of Alex Dawson’s new YA adventure novel Welcome to White Hart. Ancient magic …

Booker Prize 2026 Ceremony Watch Party at Books Upstairs

Monday, November 09, 2026
7:30 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Celebrate the Booker Prize winner at Dublin’s oldest independent bookshop. Books Upstairs invites you the official Dublin Booker Prize 2026 …

LAUNCH | Out There by William Keohane

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
6:30 PM

Books Upstairs , Dublin

Featuring:
William Keohane , William Keohane William Keohane

We are delighted to be hosting the launch of Out There, by William Keohane. A beautiful memoir of self-formation, Out …