Emma Donoghue
Emma Donoghue is an acclaimed Irish-Canadian author known for her innovative storytelling and ability to tackle complex themes such as identity, trauma, and resilience. Her novel 'Room,' which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and adapted into an Oscar-winning film, catapulted her to international fame. Donoghue's work often explores the intricacies of human relationships and the impact of circumstance on personal narratives, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature.
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Emma Donoghue hopes four times is the charm for her novel The Paris Express.
This year’s Giller Prize longlist nominees includes three former winners: André Alexis, Souvankham Thammavongsa and Ian Williams
Canada· 2025-09-15
Emma Donoghue is the manager of the town’s Mary Robinson Centre, emphasizing community engagement in environmental initiatives.
Ireland’s Greenest Places 2025 long list – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-09
Emma Donoghue is known for her novel Fall on Your Knees, which has left a significant impact on readers.
Canadian authors share the Canadian books that changed themCanada· 2025-06-27
Emma Donoghue is an Irish-Canadian author who is creating a new play titled The Wind Coming Over the Sea.
Writer Emma Donoghue taps into the Irish immigrant experience with new play at Blyth FestivalCanada· 2025-06-21
Emma Donoghue returns to the stage with The Wind Coming Over the Sea.
2025 summer theatre preview: Here are the performances to add to your bucket listCanada· 2025-06-14
Emma Donoghue is an author known for her works that explore themes of identity and culture.
‘In Ireland we start with the slagging. That is something I really treasure’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
Emma Donoghue expressed her frustration, stating that her books have been scraped without permission to train AI.
Richard Osman urges writers to ‘have a good go’ at Meta over breaches of copyright | Books
United Kingdom· 2025-03-26
Set over a single day, Donoghue’s new novel imagines the lives of the passengers onboard the Granville-Paris Express prior to the real-life disaster that occurred on Oct. 22, 1895.
Spring books preview 2025: 37 new titles to usher in the seasonCanada· 2025-03-18
Emma Donoghue mines material that appears intractably bleak and surfaces with a powerful novel.
No 25 to No 1 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
