Lucy Sweeney Byrne’s Paris Syndrome shortlisted for the Butler Literary Award

Paris Syndrome by Lucy Sweeney Byrne has been shortlisted for yet another prestigious prize: the Butler Literary Award. Run by the Irish American Cultural Institute, the biannual award is for the best debut by an Irish writer in any form.

The excellent shortlist demonstrates a strong showing from independent Irish publishers — congrats to all!

Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney, Stinging Fly, 2020
Minor Monuments by Ian Maleney, Tramp Press, 2019
Sweet Home by Wendy Erskine, Stinging Fly, 2018
Nobber by Oisín Fagan, John Murray Press, 2019
Paris Syndrome by Lucy Sweeney Byrne, Banshee Press, 2019

The prize is judged by Kevin Barry, Éibhear Walshe and Helen Meany. The winner will be announced in early October.

Read more about the award at The Irish Times.

Update: Congrats to Wendy Erskine!