Colin Barrett Books in Order
Colin Barrett is a critically acclaimed Irish writer, known for his distinctive and poignant short stories. Born in 1982 in County Mayo, he went on to earn his MA in Creative Writing from University College Dublin, where he was awarded the prestigious Penguin Ireland Prize in 2009. His work has been widely published in The Stinging Fly magazine and in notable anthologies, including Sharp Sticks, Driven Nails from Stinging Fly Press (2010) and Town and Country from Faber and Faber (2013). His unique narrative voice and exploration of rural Irish life have garnered him international recognition, solidifying his position as a leading figure in contemporary Irish literature.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Colin Barrett
- #1AmazonWild Houses(2024)
- #2AmazonIn the Air(2013)
- #3AmazonThe Waiting Room(2016)
- #4AmazonWhoever Is There, Come on Through(2018)
- #5AmazonCalm With Horses(2020)
- #6AmazonYoung Skins(2013)
- #7AmazonHomesickness(2022)
- #8AmazonA Curious Impulse(2009)
- #9AmazonThe Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2022(2022)
- #10AmazonThe Best Short Stories 2024(2024)
About Colin Barrett
Colin Barrett is a critically acclaimed Irish writer, known for his distinctive and poignant short stories. Born in 1982 in County Mayo, he went on to earn his MA in Creative Writing from University College Dublin, where he was awarded the prestigious Penguin Ireland Prize in 2009. His work has been widely published in The Stinging Fly magazine and in notable anthologies, including Sharp Sticks, Driven Nails from Stinging Fly Press (2010) and Town and Country from Faber and Faber (2013). His unique narrative voice and exploration of rural Irish life have garnered him international recognition, solidifying his position as a leading figure in contemporary Irish literature.
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