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Northern Ireland's longest-running literature festival continues to spread the word
Aspects at 25 may be a tough act to follow, but this year brings more big names to Bangor while celebrating centuries of writing heritage -
Paul Muldoon on breathing new life into Heaney's 'Human Chain'
The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet reveals how dance, genetics and horses all factor into a weekend exploring his one-time tutor's final collection -
Bernard MacLaverty: 'You have to live your life before you can write about it'
The acclaimed author talks about his first novel in 16 years, where the time went and how one unique place not only inspired it, but changed his way of thinking about life and love -
John Hewitt Summer School Launch
This year's summer school features 35 events from more than 100 writers, artists commentators and lecturers -
10 Northern Ireland Holiday Reads
Local authors who are worth taking along on your summer break -
Jane Austen at 200
NI writers on the literary icon's work remaining relevant and its role in bringing women-led stories to wider prominence -
How Writing Helps with Mental Health
Author Dan Mooney considers the ways in which literature benefits those who are suffering even if the reader is not -
Getting a Read on Keith Acheson, Belfast Book Festival Director
The man behind Belfast's leading literary event opens up about this year's programme, the titles he can't put down and why books are more important than ever -
Rave Reviews: Ciarán McMenamin
With its dark humour and '90s hedonism, the Fermanagh actor's first novel is like Trainspotting during the Troubles. Before opening the Belfast Book Festival, he talks about the positive reception and bringing Skintown to the big screen -
Listen to a Reading from the Stewart Parker Novel 'Hopdance'
Biographer Marilynn Richtarik previews the late playwright's long 'lost' work depicting the events around his life-changing leg amputation
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