Rose Keating’s playful and provocative short story collection, Oddbody, has been included in the nominations for the An Post Irish Book Awards. The 2025 shortlist was announced featuring a diverse and exciting mix of exceptional writing from both new and established writers across 19 categories.
Celebrating its 20th year, the An Post Irish Book Awards continue to champion and promote Irish writing to the widest range of readers possible. Each year, the Awards bring together a vast community passionate about books – readers, authors, booksellers, publishers and librarians – to recognise the very best of new and established Irish writing talent.
Oddbody is up for the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ Award, sponsored by the Sunday Independent. Rose was ‘Beyond delighted to be on the shortlist for Newcomer of the Year in the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025, especially among such fantastic company!’
‘The shortlist for this year’s Awards once again highlights the extraordinary breadth and depth of talent among Irish writers,’ said Larry Mac Hale, Chairperson of the An Post Irish Book Awards. It’s inspiring to see such creativity and passion reflected across every category, with deserving recognition for authors, publishers, illustrators, and booksellers alike. . . It is incredibly important that we support new authors and nurture emerging voices. . . The An Post Irish Book Awards remains the cornerstone of Ireland’s literary.’
Debbie Byrne, Managing Director of Retail at An Post, said, ‘We’re proud to announce the shortlist for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025. From exciting new talent to beloved favourites, this year’s shortlist is a celebration of imagination, bold ideas, unforgettable journeys and the richness of Irish literature that speaks to every kind of reader and every aspect of Irish life. Our support for the Irish Book Awards goes far beyond sponsorship, it’s a heartfelt belief in the transformative power of storytelling to light up minds, inspire and connect us and bring great enjoyment. Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors and happy reading everyone!’
Oddbody has received rave reviews since it was published in July of this year and was highlighted by The Irish Times as a debut to watch, and named one of the 'Best Books of 2025' by Vulture.
The winners of the An Irish Book Awards will be announced at a ceremony in Dublin on November 27th.