Anne Griffin

The Number One Bestselling Author

Joseph O'Connor

The top ten Irish Bestseller!

'An immensely powerful novel by a storyteller of rare gifts.'
Joseph O'Connor
John Boyne

The top ten Irish Bestseller!

‘An elegant and moving account of family loss and reconnection, this is Anne Griffin’s best novel yet.’
John Boyne
Liz Nugent

The top ten Irish Bestseller!

'...sensitive without ever being sentimental. Beautifully written as I’d expect, a stunning portrait by a master craftswoman. I loved it.’
Liz Nugent

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Anne Griffin is the author of the Irish No. 1 bestseller ‘When All Is Said’. Winner of the Newcomer of the Year Irish Book Awards 2019 and longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award 2021. Her second novel,  ‘Listening Still’ was published in 2022 and her third, ‘The Island Of Longing’ will be published on May 4th,  2023.

Anne’s books have been translated into several languages and recorded as e-audiobooks.

Praise for Anne’s work:

When All Is Said catches a world in a moment. Maurice Hannigan is a wonderful invention, whose bitter-sweet meditations will stay long in the reader’s mind. Anne Griffin has fashioned a rare jewel.”

John Banville

“Beautiful. Tearful. Aching and lyrical. So simply and beautifully told.”

Louise Penny

An extraordinary novel, a poetic writer, and a story that moved me to tears.

John Boyne

Beautifully written, unhurried and thoughtful, and a character you love from the off.

Kit de Waal

A hugely enjoyable, engrossing novel, a genuine page-turner.

Donal Ryan

Anne Griffin’s debut novel is a must read. Beautifully observed, masterful storytelling – stunning!!

Graham Norton