Books for Breakfast (Ireland)
A podcast focussing on fiction and poetry hosted by poets and writers Peter Sirr and Enda Wyley. Also features the Toaster Challenge where guest writers are given the time it takes to make toast to talk about a book that has resonated with them.
Books for Breakfast (Ireland)
Latest Episodes
93: Poetry Ireland launch; Sean Borodale interviewed
On today's episode we visit 11 Parnell Square in Dublin for the launch of Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann's restored headquarters. We hear about the new performance spaces, education resources and ...
92: New poetry collections; Strokestown Poetry Festival
On today’s show we talk to Joseph Woods, director of the Strokestown Poetry Festival about what this year's programme will offer poetry lovers this May Bank Holiday weekend in Strokestown Ho...
91: Mary Costello, A Beautiful Loan
This morning we talk to Mary Costello about her new novel A Beautiful Loan. My name is Anna, and for some time now, I have been trying to account for cert...
Fan Mail
Books for Breakfast is a consistently lovely listen. The warmth you both offer is so comforting as is the knowledge you both possess about literature/ poetry and about the work of your guests. I enjoy the humour around the timing of the toaster. Your discussion with Andrew Miller was, for me, enhanced by what seemed such genuine affection between yourselves and Andrew Miller. I appreciate you had shared the world of Dublin for 18 months. I have his book, Land in Winter, awaiting my attention. I have drawn so much from others amongst his books and was particularly admiring of Pure. I was so pleased that he chose James Salter whose writing I have also admired. It was good to know I have something in common with such a fine writer. Thanks for the joy you provide through your podcast. Charlie
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