John Boyne’s latest novel is Stay Where You Are And Then Leave. His new novel for adults – his first set in contemporary Ireland – will be published by Doubleday in September, titled A History of Loneliness. His version of James Joyce’s Araby has just been published by Tramp Press as part of Dubliners 100, a reimagining by contemporary Irish writers of Joyce’s classsic short story collection to mark the centenary of its publication. What was the first book to make an impression on you? Enid Blyton’s Noddy books. I wanted a Noddy outfit of my own. I still do. What was your favourite book as a child? The Silver Sword by Ian Seraillier. Frightening and eye-opening to the horrors of the second...
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