Win a signed copy of The Newer World by Sebastian Barry, a Wrights of Howth food hamper, and a €50 National Book Token!

To celebrate Irish Book Week from 17th to 24th October, one lucky reader will be swept away by a tale of ambition, memory and life after war as they unwrap a signed copy of The Newer World by Sebastian Barry. The prize doesn’t stop there—imagine a Wrights of Howth Irish food hamper, bursting with tasty treasures, arriving with the book. And because every reader deserves a little extra sparkle, the winner also receives a full set of Sebastian Barry’s books, all signed by the author, plus a €50/£45 National Book Token to spend in a bookshop near you.

The full prize includes a complete collection of Sebastian Barry’s works signed by the author: The Newer World, A Long Long Way, A Thousand Moons, Annie Dunne, Days Without End, Old God’s Time, On Canaan’s Side, The Secret Scripture, The Temporary Gentleman, The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty. Also included is the Wrights of Howth Taste of Ireland gift box, a curated collection featuring Irish organic oak smoked salmon, Barry’s Gold Blend teabags, Sheridan’s Irish cheese and crackers, Bewley’s Gold Roast ground coffee, Dublin Honey Project D4 honey, McCambridge’s Bake at Home bread kit, The Scullery marmalade, and a box of Butler’s Chocolates. To sweeten the deal, a National Book Token worth €50/£45 rounds out the prize, ready to spend in a participating bookshop near you.

Irish Book Week is a celebration of stories, authors and all the pleasures of reading, and this competition invites you to fall in love with a world built on literature and flavour. Picture yourself turning the pages of classic and contemporary Sebastian Barry titles while savoring a selection of Irish treats, all chosen to complement the storytelling and transport you to warm, cozy corners of a book-filled day. It’s a celebration of reading joy, framed by a signed literary treasure, a taste of Ireland, and a helpful token to keep the adventure going in your local bookshop.

Good luck, and may your reading journey be delicious and unforgettable.