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Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· 15d

While we were saddened that Eva Vezhnavets, author of this important novel, was unable to join us due to her deteriorating health, we were proud to share and celebrate her writing and the work done by Ella and Jim Dingley to bring this "psychogram of power and powerlessness" to a new audience.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· 15d

Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of discussion between Karalina Matskevich and both translators of the novel, Ella and Jim Dingley, alongside performances from poet Hanna Komar, actor Elena Wojciechowska, and musician Alesia Mankouksya.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· 15d

Last month at Marian House in London, in collaboration with the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, we launched What Now, Mr Wolf? by Eva Vezhnavets.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· 19d

Traversing distinct epochs and geographies, each novel in this collection engages themes of identity, memory, and conflict – both collective and personal, historical and contemporary. Free postage in Ireland. For shipping outside Ireland please contact info@bullaunpress.com for estimated cost.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· 19d

What are you reading for #WITMonth? To celebrate Women in Translation Month, we have put together a discounted bundle of three titles from some of our favourite women authors and translators. Follow the link below to order now and stock your #TBRpile this August. bullaunpress.com/books/women-...

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Jul 20

"…and when another streetlight went out beside him and none turned on, he thought that if someone had escaped the jaws of death, they no longer belonged to the world of the living entirely." Bullaun Press announces its eighth title in translation - The Carcass Remover by Zoltán Danyi.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Jul 1

Mandy Wight reviews our latest release on peakreads blog: peakreads.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/w.... #ᴛʙʀᴘɪʟᴇ #belarussianliterature #translatedfiction #independentpublishing #bookreview @mandywight.bsky.social

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Jun 29

Evelyn Aylén Heis reviews Brais Lamela's What Remains (tr. Jacob Rogers) in the recent Spanish Issue of Wasafiri. Read more & discover @wasafirimag.bsky.social: www.wasafiri.org/issues/wasaf... #galicianliterature #literatureintranslation #bookreview @braislamela.bsky.social

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Jun 19

Instead of working through your #TBRpile online, why not call into your local indie bookshop this weekend and get talking to some fellow book lovers, maybe even take a chance on their latest recommendation? Take a page out of Kurt Vonnegut's book, don't let the computers do us out of that.

Blue text on cream background: "Kurt Vonnegut tells his wife he’s going out to buy an envelope:

“Oh, she says, well, you’re not a poor man. You know, why don’t you go online and buy a hundred envelopes and put them in the closet?

And so I pretend not to hear her. And go out to get an envelope because I’m going to have a hell of a good time in the process of buying one envelope.

I meet a lot of people. And see some great looking babies. And a fire engine goes by. And I give them the thumbs up. And I’ll ask a woman what kind of dog that is. And, and I don’t know. The moral of the story is — we’re here on Earth to fart around.

And, of course, the computers will do us out of that. And what the computer people don’t realize, or they don’t care, is we’re dancing animals. You know, we love to move around. And it’s like we’re not supposed to dance at all anymore.”

Let’s all get up and move around a bit right now… or at least dance.
David Brancaccio interviews Kurt Vonnegut. (PBS, 2005)"

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Jun 19

Celebrating 20 years of Independent Bookshop Week! We are grateful for all the support independent bookshops have given us as a small press and relish the opportunity to champion their hard work in return.

Selection of colourful books stacked on table including What Remains by Brais Lamela, the cover of which includes a mountain graphic in blue and purple on a cream background.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· May 25

Only one week to go until the publication of What Now, Mr Wolf? and we are delighted to announce a launch for the title in London, on 11 July.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· May 20

Bullaun’s 2026 subscription is open! Support indie publishing and treat yourself to our 2026 subscription, where you will receive our two 2026 releases for €26.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· May 18

Just two weeks to go before What Now, Mr Wolf? hits the shelves! Huge thanks to @artscouncilireland.bsky.social, @literatureireland.bsky.social, and to the Jan Michalski Foundation for supporting us in publishing this title.

Endorsements graphic for What Now, Mr Wolf? by Eva Vezhnavets, translated by Ella and Jim Dingley. Published by Bullaun Press. Two quotes appear on a cream background in red text. Bernd Melichar of Kleine Zeitung calls it 'a literary thunderbolt … an overwhelming novel, a challenge, a study of man, a history lesson, a psychogram of power and powerlessness – grand, important literature!' Sabine Berking of Frankfurter Allgemeine describes it as a literary masterpiece about the largely unnoticed history of Belarus in the twentieth century, told with poetic force and subtle irony

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· May 13

What Now, Mr Wolf?, our upcoming title in translation, publishes in less than 3 weeks! We were delighted to receive our advance copies of the beautiful finished project from the printers this month.

Photograph of a paperback copy of What Now, Mr Wolf? by Eva Vezhnavets, translated from Belarusian by Ella and Jim Dingley, published by Bullaun Press. The book lies on a deep crimson velvet surface. The cover is dark grey with bold red and cream block lettering, framed at the top and bottom by a repeating folk-knit pattern of skulls and snowflakes

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Apr 14

OUT 1 JUNE 2026 Awarded the highest prize for prose in Belarus in 2021, What Now, Mr Wolf? offers an unforgettable oral testimony of the dark days of recent European history. Available to pre-order via link in our bio now! #artscouncilsupported #literatureintranslation

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Mar 27

Join author Gaëlle Bélem and translator Laëtitia Saint-Loubert in conversation at this year’s Cork World Book Festival.

Promotional graphic for Cork World Book Fest event. Two headshots of women above the text: "The Rarest Fruit – Gaëlle Bélem in conversation with Laëtitia Saint-Loubert." Event details: Thursday 23 April, 4pm, Cork City Library, Free.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Mar 13

Join us at The Model in Sligo on the 22nd of March for an afternoon of brilliant stalls from local makers and artists. Bullaun Press will be running a stand from 12-4pm, and the café will be open throughout the day, so you can browse, chat, and enjoy a coffee while you explore.

Illustrated poster for “The Model Spring Market.” Decorative pastel flowers and foliage frame the text on a cream background. The poster reads: “Spring Market – Sun. 22 Mar. 2026, 12–4pm.” Description below: “Browse a range of thoughtfully selected stalls and discover work by makers & creatives, along with vintage clothes & treasures. Free activities for the whole family all afternoon.” The design features green lettering with pink, yellow, and green floral illustrations around the border.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Mar 4

Our March newsletter is about to land in your inbox! Catch up on Bullaun’s latest news, including the cover reveal of our next title in translation ‘What Now, Mr Wolf?’, details about an exciting panel event at the Franco-Irish Literary Festival and some lovely recent reviews of our titles.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Feb 23

We are thrilled to share the beautiful cover of our next title in translation, designed by the very talented Niall McCormack @hitoneie.bsky.social.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Feb 19

We are delighted to share that we have been selected as one of the finalists for the British Book Awards Small Press of the Year (Island of Ireland)! Honoured to be chosen alongside a number of excellent Irish publishers.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Feb 13

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the authors and presses included on the 2026 longlist for the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize. This award highlights the exceptional dedication and ambition of small presses in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Teal graphic with cream-coloured text reading ‘Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize’ above a thin horizontal line, followed by ‘2026 Longlist’. At the bottom, the text reads: ‘Congratulations to all authors and publishers recognised!’

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Feb 11

Bullaun Press was thrilled to be represented at @thesocietyofauthors #TranslationPrizes2025 awards ceremony at the British Library last night, where translators Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert were in the running for the Scott Moncrieff Prize.

Screenshot of a webpage announcing the Scott Moncrieff Prize. The text explains that the prize is awarded annually for translations of full-length French literary works into English, with a £3,000 prize for the winner and £1,000 for the runner-up. It names Ruth Diver as the winner for her translation of The Convoy by Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse, published by Open Borders Press, and includes a quoted commendation from judge Adam Hamdy praising the translation’s empathy and craftsmanship. The runner-up is listed as Frank Wynne for his translation of Sleeping Children by Anthony Passeron, published by Pan Macmillan, Picador.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Jan 26

We are thrilled to see that RTÉ Culture included this extract on their website under New Writing. ‘What Remains’ is the captivating debut novel by critically-acclaimed Galician writer @braislamela.bsky.social.

Screenshot of a webpage showing an introduction to What Remains, the English-language debut novel by Galician author Brais Lamela, translated by Jacob Rogers and published by Bullaun Press. The text describes the novel’s setting between New York City and rural Galicia and outlines its focus on forced resettlement under the Franco regime, disappearance, exile, and the search for belonging.

Screenshot of a webpage featuring text introducing What Remains, the English-language debut by Galician author Brais Lamela, translated by Jacob Rogers and published by Bullaun Press. The passage outlines the novel’s movement between New York City and rural Galicia and explores themes of forced resettlement under the Franco regime, disappearance, migration, and the search for home and belonging.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Jan 19

Introducing the author of our next title in translation: Eva Vezhnavets. ‘What Now, Mr Wolf?’ is a translation of Vezhnavets’ novel ‘Pa Što Idzieš, Vouča?’, originally published in Belarusian.

Writer, journalist and translator Eva Vezhnavets. She is wearing a dark grey blouse and sitting in an armchair, facing the camera. One hand is raised to her face.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Jan 12

Winter time invites a different kind of reading. As we move steadily towards the brighter days of spring, there is space to slow down and be more attentive to the words on the page. This season, we’re thinking about our titles that ask for time, reflection, and re-reading.

‘Forgottenness’ by Tanja Maljartschuk (tr. Zenia Tompkins) atop a table display of various other books. Green-turquoise ombre book jacket with illustrated whale tail as central image, underneath yellow typeface of book title.

‘Without Waking Up’ by Carolina Schutti (tr. Deirdre McMahon) atop a table display of various other books. White book jacket with illustrated Matryoshka doll emerging from concentric circles, with the title in a warm terracotta typeface.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Jan 6

January 6 marks Nollaig na mBan - traditionally a moment of pause at the end of the Christmas season. As we usher in another period of creativity and publication in 2026, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge the often unseen work that sustains the industry: care, attention, and patience.

‘There’s a Monster Behind the Door’ by Gaëlle Bélem (tr. Karen Fleetwood & Laëtitia Saint-Loubert) pictured in a decorated Christmas tree, illuminated by colourful fairy lights. A small mouse ornament wearing a red jumper and scarf is visible beside the book.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Dec 30

As 2025 draws to a close, we are taking a moment here at Bullaun Press to reflect on the past year. It has been an incredibly busy and rewarding twelve months, which saw us publish two exciting new titles,

EBRD Literature Prize finalist ‘Forgottenness’ by Tanja Maljartschuk (tr. Zenia Tompkins) pictured sitting atop a pile of other books, with an orange sticker with text ‘Finalist EBRD Literature Prize 2025’ superimposed in the top right of the image.

Brais Lamela pictured signing copies of ‘What Remains’ in Books Upstairs in Dublin. Pictured signing copies on a table full of books, with bookshelves in the background. Brais is smiling at the camera.

Promotional image from The Society of Authors. All shortlisted titles in the 2025 Translation Prizes piled up together on a wooden table, with bookshelves - slightly blurred - in the background.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Dec 23

Merry Christmas from Bullaun Press 🎄🎁 We would like to wish all of our colleagues and readers a wonderful and safe Christmas, and all the very best in 2026.

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Dec 19

We were thrilled to travel to Dublin last month to take part in the inaugural Dublin Small Press Fair, a two-day event held in Pearse Street Library.

A promotional shot taken at Dublin Small Press Fair 2025. Three women standing in front of a promotional pop-up banner against a white wall backdrop. Two of them are holding books.

A promotional shot taken at Dublin Small Press Fair 2025. A close-up shot of a woman selling books at a stall, with two books visible at the bottom of the image.

A promotional shot taken at Dublin Small Press Fair 2025. A close-up shot of the header of the Dublin Small Press Fair 2025 flyer.

A promotional shot taken at Dublin Small Press Fair 2025. A shot of attendees and booksellers standing/sitting among or behind book stalls, listening to readings from literary magazine contributors (not in shot).

Bullaun Press@bullaunpress· Dec 10

The countdown to Christmas is on!🎁 Give your loved ones the gift of literature in translation this festive season with our Christmas Bundle. Two titles of your choice, gift wrapped with a personalised note, and posted anywhere in Ireland for just €29!