Inis magazine: issue 76

January 2026

In this edition, we’re getting an insight into the creative lives of the artists behind the books. We’re also taking a deep dive this issue into whether children are reading in Ireland right now, as well as what they’re reading and what influences families’ choices of books.

In this edition:

• Cover image from The Upside-Down Lighthouse by Paddy Donnelly. Used with the permissions of The O’Brien Press, 2026.
• Romantasy: The Spice of Life: Amy Devereux interviews Catherine Doyle on her latest novel King of Beasts and the booming romantasy genre
• The Joy of Being an Introvert: John Devolle talks origins, inspirations and skateboarding with Neil Clark
• From Snowy Mountains to the Waters and the Wild: Serena Molloy interviews fellow Eilís Dillon award-winner Eilish Fisher
• 100 Bliain de Lón Léitheoireachta: Cuireann Sadhbh Devlin agallamh ar Mhuiris Ó Raghallaigh agus An Gúm 100 bliain ar an bhfód
• Reading Between the Lines: CEO of Children’s Books Ireland Elaina Ryan outlines recent findings on reading habits
• The Insider’s Scoop: A new feature on someone working hard behind the scenes in the world of books. This issue we meet Aileen Ivory
• Reviews/Léirmheasanna