John Boyne

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John Boyne was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1971, and studied English Literature at Trinity College, Dublin, and creative writing at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, where he was awarded the Curtis Brown prize.

His early writing consisted mostly of short stories and he published a number of them. His first story, The Entertainments Jar, was shortlisted for the Hennessy Literary Award in Ireland. In total, he has published about 70 short stories.

He has published seven novels: THE THIEF OF TIME (2000), THE CONGRESS OF ROUGH RIDERS (2001), CRIPPEN (2004), THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS (2006), NEXT OF KIN (2006), MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (2008) and THE HOUSE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE (2009).

His 2006 novel, THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS, was made into an award-winning Miramax film. The novel itself won 2 Irish Book Awards, the Bisto Book of the Year, and was shortlisted or won a host of international awards. Amongst other accolades, it spent more than 80 weeks at no.1 in Ireland, topped the New York Times Bestseller List, and was the bestselling book in Spain in both 2007 and 2008. Worldwide, it has sold more than 5 million copies and was the 6th highest selling novel of 2008.

His novels are published in 42 languages.

He lives in Dublin.

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The Absolutist John Boyne May 2011 Book of the Month. Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 9 June 2011. From the hugely successful author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas comes The Absolutist,... Format: Hardback - Released: 12/05/2011 Lovereading Price: £12.74 - Saving £4.25 (25%)

The Congress of Rough Riders John Boyne William Cody grows up surrounded by his father's tales of Buffalo Bill, to whom he is distantly related, and his fantasies of the Wild West. Though he escapes his heritage by fleeing abroad and starting a new life for himself,... Format: Paperback - Released: 14/04/2011 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)

The Thief of Time John Boyne Brilliantly weaving history and personal experience, this is a dazzling story of love, murder, missed chances, treachery and redemption. It's France in 1758, Matthieu Zela has lived his life well. In fact, he's lived several lives well. Because Matthew Zela's... Format: Paperback - Released: 14/04/2011 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)

The House of Special Purpose John Boyne May 2010 Book of the Month. Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 22 April 2010. The structure here is interesting. It begins in London in 1981 with Georgy and his wife... Format: Paperback - Released: 15/04/2010 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)

Mutiny on the Bounty John Boyne Author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas turns to a nautical adventure for his next offering and takes it a step beyond the classic tale, expanding on the story in masterful fashion. Excellent in historical detail, human drama... Format: Paperback - Released: 07/05/2009 Lovereading Price: £5.24 - Saving £1.75 (25%)

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas John Boyne Voted 2009 Penguin Orange Readers' Group Book of the Year. Now a major film. Initially it is difficult to believe that the young son of the commandant of Auschwitz is as innocent as he is, then... Format: Paperback - Released: 11/09/2008 Lovereading Price: £5.24 - Saving £1.75 (25%)

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas John Boyne Voted 2009 Penguin Orange Readers' Group Book of the Year. Initially it is difficult to believe that the young son of the commandant of Auschwitz is as innocent as he is, then you begin to accept his ignorance... Format: Paperback - Released: 01/02/2007 Lovereading Price: £5.24 - Saving £1.75 (25%)

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas John Boyne Voted 2009 Penguin Orange Readers' Group Book of the Year. Initially it is difficult to believe that the young son of the commandant of Auschwitz is as innocent as he is, then you begin to accept his ignorance and... Format: Hardback - Released: 01/09/2006 Lovereading Price: £8.24 - Saving £2.75 (25%)