Claire Kilroy

Ever dreamt of getting lost in the emerald embrace of Ireland? Well, with these ten books by Irish authors, you can embark on a literary journey without leaving your armchair.

Soldier Sailor is the latest novel by Irish author Claire Kilroy, published in 2023. It was a Times Novel of the Year and was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2024.

I try to read as many books featured on the Women’s Prize shortlist as I can, so I was excited to read this one.

The Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist 2024 has just been announced and as usual there’s some brilliant titles included.

The Women’s Prize for Fiction (previously known as the Orange Prize for Fiction) began in 1991 as an answer to the previously male dominated Booker Prize. The prize aims to recognise the fantastic literary creations written by women.